Donnhoff, Riesling QBA, 1999, Riesling trocken 2005 and Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2003
Donnhoff, Riesling QBA, 1999, Nahe, €14.99 German Riesling is defined by its terroir, or place of origin. This 10 per cent abv Riesling is from the Nahe region, which is all about lightness of touch. A mineral and citrus nose ushers in waves of creamy sweet texture in the mouth. Karwig Wines, Carrigaline, Co Cork; Enotria, Dalkey, Co Dublin; Redmonds, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 and Eugene's, Kenmare, Co Kerry.
Riesling trocken 2005, Pfalz, Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan €13.95-€14.95 From one of the three great estates of the Pfalz region, this softly-textured, refined, off-dry wine has aromas of pear and apricot balanced by a gentle but persistent acidity and a sweet finish that lingers. Redmonds, Ranelagh; Baily Wines, Howth; The Corkscrew, Dublin; Probus Wines, Oughterard, Co Galway; Donnybrook Fair, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2003, Mosel, Max Ferd. Richter, €16.50 A musty appley nose gives way to a mouthful of irresistible honey, apricots and apples, balanced by brilliantly restrained acidity, and a soft full finish. Very special and only 9 per cent abv. From: Wicklow Wine Co; Mitchells, Kildare Street & Glasthule, Dublin; Probus Wines, Oughterard, Co Galway.