Trittenheimer

2007 Grans Fassian Riesling Kabinett, Trittenheim (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer), Germany ($11.99 at Lopez Liquors)
This before work treat had delightful acidity that enabled you to keep doing your laundry. A nice amount of residual sugar and low alcohol (8.5% ABV)seemed as subtle as a sip of Sprite. Expect nuances of petrol, lime and other types of deliciousness. This bottle was hidden in the back of the cooler, thus making it the find of the decade--last bottle. Why don't more places have German Riesling?!!

Riesling and Cotes du Rhone

2010 Clean Slate Riesling, Mosel, Germany ($11.99 at Lopez Liquors)
It was dry and had flint on the nose. It wasn't super memmorable, but tasted good with the Thai food we were eating at Pacific Thai (on Lighthouse in Pacific Grove, CA). The sweet and spicy flavors paired well with the wine. I would've liked more acid and more residual sugar to keep up with the cuisine.



2007 La Pialade Grenache Blend Cotes du Rhone, France ($60 at Sierra Mar Restaurant)
Imagine dating someone you didn't think was that cool...at first. There were nuances of dead mouse (brettanomyces) and some volatile acidity that was a lot like worsteshire sauce. We thought the wine needed to open up, but it was our palates that did. Once we got adjusted to all it had to offer, we started to appreciate its flaws, layers and mystique. It had nuances of: fennel, cinnamon, and tar. Its color was clear and its modesty added to its complexity.

Bernkastel

2004 "Bernkasteler Doctor" Riesling Spatlese, Weingut Wegler – This was one of my most favorite wines. Had amazing minerality, with floral and kiwi notes. It had intense acidity and wasn't very unctuous or sugary. I'm ready to go on a trip to a dessert island with a case of this. Has a long life ahead of it, unless you're alone on a dessert island for a day. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2020 

Grunhaus

2004 “Abstberg” Riesling Spatlese, Maximim Grunhauser – It was taking on a yellowish gold color, which doesn’t look promising. However, it had vibrant laser beam acidic edge with baked apple nuances. Last tasted fall of 2010 Drink now 

Piesport

2004 Riesling Kabinett, Grans Fassian – It had the color of frozen white grapes. Quick-sheeting tears with a gasoline and lemon zest. Not as ripe of a year as 03' or 05' so the wine was lean with a dry finish. Not as much acidity as other Kabinetts I've tasted. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 