Name: Joseph Handler Riesling
Variety of Origin: Riesling
Country of Origin: Germany
Region of Origin: Pfalz
Vintage Year: 2023
Price: $11
Wine Critic Review: "From one of the region’s top producers, this fun, fruit-forward riesling has become incredibly popular since its first vintage in 2002. It is slightly off dry with a dash of residual sugar that is balanced by great orange-citrus aromas and a refreshing acidity." (https://www.oakandbarrelnyc.com/product/joseph-handler-pfalz-riesling-750ml/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSHfZ7UL8XHO-oIv0ZZHRqFNpS29HHNHL3fPUxrUI1isKJVRPn)
References: From page 158 of Wine Folly, Riesling has notes of lime, green apple, beeswax, jasmine, and petroleum. I could definitely taste the green apple and smell bit of floral which could be jasmine. I could also taste a bit of honey from the beeswax. I'm not quite sure what petroleum tastes like so I wouldn't be sure how to taste it.
My review: This wine was pretty good. A bit drier than I like but not unbearable. The wine had aromas of peach, honey and a light floral scent. I could taste honey, peach, lemon, and green apple. It was overall enjoyable but as I said it leaned a bit dry, normally I think of Rieslings being sweet so that was a bit unexpected. Probably wouldn't buy again but would drink it if offered.
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