Reviews & Ratings

2012 Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Riesling "Semi-Dry Riesling"

Winery: Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Semi-Dry Riesling"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $18

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: August 4, 2013

Wine Review: The pale yellow colored Riesling from Hermann Wiemer is very good. It opens with a mild apricot and pear bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced, and pleasantly sweet. The flavor profile is a very tasty ripe pear with hints tangerine and a touch of tea. The finish is pleasantly sweet and drifts away nicely. This Riesling was well received by everyone that tried it. It would pair well with Great Hill blue cheese and fig spread on a baguette. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Riesling is one of the few varietals that shows exceptionally well in all ranges of sweetness. The Semi-Dry Riesling pairs an appropriate balance of sweetness and natural acidity to showcase the variety's true flavors. An off-dry style allows this wine to be more versatile and often serves as a compromise wine for those trying to decide between different white styles. This wine remains delicate and fruit forward with lemon zest on the nose and bright tangerine on the tongue, leaving the mouth subtly coated into the finish. Food Pairings: Asian cuisine, poultry, shellfish

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