Over the Hill and Through the Kelp

2006 Marc C. Kreydenweiss, Grand Cru Wiebelsberg "La Dame" Riesling, Alsace, France ($14)
The color was gold and that indicated it's over-the-hill character. We're not sure what this wine's downfalll was, but it was dissapointing. On a positive note, we drank it as we kayaked over the kelp at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove, CA. The wine lacked acidity, but there were some honey nuances that seemed to charm us as we struggled against the south winds. For such a casual moment, this was the perfect wine, as anything better would have taken from the experience.

Zellenberg

2001 Marc Tempe Zellenberg Riesling, Alsace 8/30/07 ($19 @ Nielsen's) - it has a gold color and there's not much fruit. Nonetheless, the viscous mouthfeel with an acceptable amount of acidity and lemon tart make this wine a decent value. Marc Tempe should lay off the sulfur, sanded wood. Last tasted 2007 Drink now 

Riquewihr

1999 Weinbach Riesling “Schlossberg” – For $90, this wine is not worth it. It was too old and gold. I was disappointed that I recommended this one to the folks in the wine cellar. I guess there was something interesting about it? Last tasted summer of 2010 Drink now 

Kayserberg

2004 Weinbach Pinot Blanc – Alsace, France
Pinot Blanc is: clean, dry and has moderate alcohol. Most all of the vineyards in Alsace are situated at the 2,000 ft elevation. When vines dig deeper they are more complex and taste better. The Northeastern part of France produces some of the best white wine in the world, maybe even the galaxy. This region is low in rainfall and Chardonnay drinkers might really like this. Last tasted 2007 Drink now 

Ribeauville

2005 Weinbach Riesling "Personnelle" - this year produced a dry wine with less fruit than how I remembered in years past. It was a bit closed and a little young, but I enjoyed its petrol complexity. Looks promising, but needs time. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 

2002 Tokay P. Gris “Cuvee Laurence” – Weinbach ($92 on Casanova’s wine list). If there were a swarm of bees around, they would’ve slurped this wine down and brought the bottle back to their honeycomb. It was real sweet and syrupy. The customer had asked for Conundrum so I told him to get this. It was sexy, viscous and had lots of honey. It was pretty mature but wasn’t flabby. Table 25 in Casanova during lunch. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2013 

Bergheim

2001 Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg, Sparr - ($299 case). Jean-luc opened it yesterday and it was still electric! There was plenty of petrol and Kris got everyone stoked on the flavors. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2013 

Sigolsheim

2005 Pinot Gris reserve Pierre Sparr - heavy sulfur acted out but the fat honey tear-drops gave Weinbach’s 02' Tokay Pinot Gris by a run for its money. It was only $160 for a case. It was like sex with a hot blonde. Last tasted 2007 Drink now 

2004 Pierre Sparr Pinot Blanc, Sigolsheim $11 (9/18/07) – Tangerines and fresh apples tricked me into pounding an entire bottle. This wine was sexy and viscous...” Last tasted 2007 Drink now 