Willm 2012 Riesling Reserve
Founded in 1896 by the Willm Family, Alsace Willm was the first Alsace producer to export wines to the United States after Prohibition. Alsace Willm is located about 20 miles south of Strasbourg in Barr on the Route du Vin d’Alsace, which is the “Wine Road of Alsace”. Alsace Willm produces a selection of outstanding Alsace wines, both still and sparkling, as well as some Grand Crus.
The 2012 Reserve Riesling is 100% Riesling that is aged for about 3 months on its lees, with bottling occurring about 10 months after the harvest. Note: “Lees” refers to deposits of dead yeast or residual yeast and other particles that precipitate, or are carried by the action of fining to the bottom of a vat of wine after fermentation and aging. Opening a bottle and pouring a glass I noticed a light bright golden yellow and aromas of floral, citrus and ripe sweet peaches. The palate transforms the fruit into a full rich tropical fruit flavor with a slight sour mineral tang, allowing the distinctive Riesling flavor to come on the finish. Truly a great value and a bargain for a Riesling lover at $12. Even if you are not normally into a Riesling, it is an absolute “must” to try this one before it gets away.
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