Tasting - Dr. Loosen Bros Riesling

Name: Loosen Bros Riesling 
Variety: 100% Riesling 
Region: Mosel
Country: Germany 
Year: 2010
Price: $30

Wine review: Dr. L embodies the elegant and racy style of Riesling from the steep slate soil vineyards of the Mosel valley. It is fruity with a refreshingly crisp taste that cools the palate making it an excellent wine for spicy foods. 

My review: This was my favorite Riesling, and my favorite overall wine, that I have tried yet since being in this class. I would rank it a 9.5 out of 10. The fruity aromas were refreshing and enticing, they smelled mostly of tropical and citrus fruits. It tasted equally as refreshing, with a range of fruity flavors (mostly apples) on the tongue and a cool, crisp finish that surrounded my entire palate. It did not have much heat, with 8.5% alcohol, very low tannins and acidity, and a great balance of sweetness. I did not pair this with spicy food (I had it with crab cakes and asparagus) but would definitely try it with something spicy next.