With lamb chops, escarole, and leftover white beans, the 2005
Epicurea de Chateau Martinat (Cotes de Bourg). Modern without being
OTT. Cassis and ripe black raspberries, just a hint of roasted coffee
beans. Definitely some oak, but doesn't stand out awkwardly. Fairly
plush texture, pretty good for a $20 Bordeaux. Probably can age for a
while,but with this style wine I generally say why? B+

With a stirfry of Chinese sausage, broccoli rabe, and udon, the 2007
Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett (Nahe). Floral nose,
bright apple and lime fruit, long minerally finish. Good
concentration, very tasty now but seems like there's even more lurking
underneath. I've heard folks say the Leistenberg doesn't age, but I'm
in no hurry on these. A-/B+

Over several days with friends, there was also the 2007 Schloss Lieser
Estate Riesling (MSR). A very pretty just-offdry QbA. More petrolly
than fruity, though there is some good white peach and lemon fruit.
Good acids, solid wine. Not a mindblower, but at $15 a good wine. B/B+

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.

"DaleW" > skrev i melding
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> With a stirfry of Chinese sausage, broccoli rabe, and udon, the 2007
> Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett (Nahe). Floral nose,
> bright apple and lime fruit, long minerally finish. Good
> concentration, very tasty now but seems like there's even more lurking
> underneath. I've heard folks say the Leistenberg doesn't age, but I'm
> in no hurry on these. A-/B+
>
Wein-plus gives it 84pts (very good) with essentially the same descriptors
as in your note. According to them it'll drink until 2010+.
Anders