Reviews & Ratings

2013 Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Riesling "HJW Vineyard"

Winery: Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

Vintage: 2013

Wine Name/Vineyard: "HJW Vineyard"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $39

Cases produced: 160

KWG Score: 93.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: October 21, 2015

Wine Review: This pale straw colored Riesling from Hermann Wiemer opens with fragrant and appealing Bosc pear and ginger bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, slightly acidic, mostly dry and juicy. The flavor profile is a very tasty Bosc pear with notes of mild minerality and gentle ginger. I also detected hints of Granny Smith apple and peach towards the end. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away nicely. This Riesling is very food friendly and would pair well with grilled halibut with tarragon beurre blanc sauce and rosemary-garlic roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: These core characteristics of the HJW vineyard are expressed in this exclusive vineyard-specific wine. Invigorating crispness and an appealing balance of flavors combine with an unprecedented minerality, which carries into an impressive and enduring finish.

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