View Single Post
  #3 (permalink)   Report Post  
Posted to alt.food.wine
DaleW DaleW is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 4,554
Default 4 wines I liked (Burgundy inc 2 with Gamay, and Mosel)

On Dec 8, 5:05*pm, "Anders T rneskog" >
wrote:
> "DaleW" > skrev i ...
> 2008 Losen-Bockstanz Riesling Kabinett
> Slight, fairly sweet, moderate acids. Not a star by any means, but a
> pleasant wine that was inexpensive ($11 I think, Grapes in White
> Plains, it was being shown when I did a pickup month or so back). B-
> ----- I use to visit that area but this producer is not one I see much
> from. *It turns out that the estate is quite large for Mosel, the wines are
> generally rather simple, but not bad, and suddenly you may find the odd
> useful bottling. *The name above indicates a generic product of which have
> have no information..
>
> 2009 Joseph Drouhin Morgon
> Really delightful for $14. Floral nose with a little smoky edge, full
> red cherry and raspberry fruit on palate. Acids and moderate tannins
> provide structure, this is in the "it could age, but it's tasty now
> category." This could please traditional Cru Beaujolais lovers as well
> as those that only like 2009s. B++
> ----- For some reason I always find Drouhin to be very good QPR :-)
>
> Anders


I think its good quality, but also the house just has a style that
appeals to me.
Zachys is having a sale, now this is $12.xx , grabbed some more (plus
some Cote d'Or Drouhin)