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German| Date: 2005-11-21 17:53:58 |
| From: BLVDDAD@AOL.COM |
Subject: Re: Need Info About This Wine |
| Dear Raymond, You left out the most important information about the Gimmeldinger (a Pfalz wine) is that of the PRODUCER. No doubt that's because 'The Wine Company' didn't provide you with it. That shows how much they know and care about German wine. (I've run into this situation before, obviously.) If they don't know enough about it to care to give you complete information, I'd hesitate to do business with them. On the other hand, they might give you the information if you ask for it. Many of these wines are made by commercial operations, and they should be avoided if at all possible--buy from estate makers. Best, John In a message dated 11/20/2005 4:58:42 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, raymd@singnet.com.sg writes: Hi guys Thanks for your time and replies to "German Classification". I guess I've learnt enough of the very basic to buy what I like to drink. I found this kabinett [Gimmeldinger Meerspinne halb-trocken 2004] www.thewinecompany.com.sg/ in our local store. For US$17, the price seems reasonable. Much lower than those I have been buying. However, I need some tasting notes and opinions. It doesn't seem to be from a top producer but could it be one of those cheap and not-too-bad Rieslings? My references: - Donnhoff Kabinett Fruity 2003 (US$31) best Iâ€Â™ve tasted. - Bishop Mosel off-dry in a translucent Bordeaux bottle (US$11), perhaps the dullest so far for my standard. If Iâ€Â™ve learnt something about German Riesling, I have learnt that a good wine is not about style (dry or sweet) but good quality and balance correct me if I am wrong. Depending on mood and type of food, I drink both dry and fruity. I strongly feel that if Germany went completely for the dry style it would be the greatest mistake. I'd sampled an Aussie fruity Riesling lately, it couldn't even come close to the Donnhoff. The upfront apricot, peach and slate are missing and the finish was short. On the other hand, most of their very dry ones are too tart and powerful for me. Ray This message was created using the Web-based forum : www.wein-plus.com/forum/ More infos: www.wein-plus.com Unsubscribe: www.wein-plus.com/abmelden.htm More infos: www.wein-plus.com Unsubscribe: www.wein-plus.com/abmelden.htm |
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