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WS 90
IWC 88
WA 88
France
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Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
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List $24.00
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$24 list] A pretty, aromatic white, this finds a fine fit for its delicate flavors of honeydew melon, peach, orange zest and spice. Dry and tangy, with lovely purity of flavor and balance. Drink now through 2016. 150 cases imported. (2/28/11)"
88 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$24 list] Bright light-medium yellow. Aromas of yellow peach, ginger and smoke, with a spicy component building with air. Moderately sweet (9 g/l r.s.) but with a sound, nicely buffered spine of acidity lending support. Shows the fruity side of the variety and finishes off-dry, with good dusty persistence. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
88 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Lemon, orange and basil scent the Mann 2009 Riesling Cuvee Albert in a Muscat-like manner -- a resemblance that persists on a pungent, yet generously juicy palate. There is a melon-rind bitterness that -- along with a hint of cinnamon basil -- add to the stimulation of the finish, and a good balance has been struck between 9 grams of residual sugar scarcely noticeable as such and a moderate 13.2% alcohol. (May 2011)"
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$36.95
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WS 93
WA 90
IWC 90
France
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Alsace
In stock,
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List $43.00
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93 points Wine Spectator: "There's a lovely purity and transparency to this elegant white, showcasing its minerality, which drives the spring blossom, white peach and grapefruit zest flavors. The citrusy acidity shows precision and adds a streamlined quality, with a long, white pepper-laced finish. Drink now through 2025. 100 cases imported. (2/28/11)"
90 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$43 list] At 13.5% alcohol and a scarcely-detectable 8 grams of residual sugar, the Albert Mann 2009 Riesling Schlossberg boasts an engaging aroma of fennel, mint, grapefruit, honeydew melon and saline, alkaline sea breeze, anticipating a generously juicy, saliva-inducing and refreshing palate performance. There is lovely, sappy, lip-smacking length, and a combination of lift and mineral dimension such as one encounters too seldom in this vintage. Enjoy this over the next 7-9 years. (May 2011)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(13.5% alcohol, 8 g/l r.s. and 6.7 acidity) Bright pale yellow. Pungent aromas of grapefruit, quinine and lemon verbena. Chewy, pliant and slightly sweet, with intense, juicy flavors of citrus peel and lichee. A bit exotically ripe for this cuvee but smooth, refined and perfumed. Finishes with excellent dusty length. Mann's Schlossberg riesling can be extremely stony and dry but the 2009 version won't hurt your teeth. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
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$38.95
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WS 91
France
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Alsace
In stock,
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List $44.00
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91 points Wine Spectator: "Finely meshed and lithe, offering vibrant acidity and flavors of green melon, apple, white peach, spicy mineral and grapefruit zest. Well-balanced, with a lasting finish. Drink now through 2022. (6/27/12)"
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$28.95
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WS 92
France
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Alsace
In stock,
10
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List $45.00
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92 points Wine Spectator: "[$45 list] An elegant, minerally Riesling, with pretty notes of fresh flowers, ripe apricot, clementine, cantaloupe and sweet smoke. Offers finely wrought acidity that results in a lacy texture and leaves a long, mouthwatering impression. Drink now through 2024. 400 cases made. (10/15/11)"
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WS 90
WA 88
IWC 88
France
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Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
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List $22.00
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$22 list] This creamy white shows fine balance and a range of flavors, including persimmon, white peach, nutmeg and cardamom. Well-integrated, citrusy acidity courses throughout, with a lingering, spice-driven finish. Drink now through 2013. 100 cases imported. (4/30/11)"
88 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Whereas his wine from this traditional variety -- typically scorned in France on account of its role as a table grape -- often tastes Pinot Gris-like, Schoffit’s 2009 Chasselas Vieilles Vignes exhibits pungent marjoram, celery seed, smoked meat, and brown spice aromas that put me in mind of Gewurztraminer. Lush and expansive but persistently juicy, this finishes with a lovely reprise of herbs and spices as well as a mouthwatering hint of salinity. It should remain delightful for the next 3-5 years. (May 2011)"
88 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$22 list] Bright yellow. Expressive aromas of pepper, ginger and cured meats: gew u rztraminer meets gr u ner veltliner. Supple, moderately sweet and easygoing, with an intriguing saline quality to the spiced meat flavors. Perked up by some CO2 but still quite pliant. This intriguing wine shows the fat of the vintage but finishes fairly dry. I'd enjoy it in the near term. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
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