Reviews & Ratings

2009 Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Riesling "Late Harvest Riesling"

Winery: Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Late Harvest Riesling"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling"

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $23

Cases produced: 940

KWG Score: 91.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: August 25, 2011

Wine Review: This dessert styled wine from Hermann Wiemer impressed our tasting panel. It is light yellow colored and opens with a ripe Anjou pear and green grape bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, rather sweet, and appealing. The flavor profile is a pineapple and apricot blend with a touch of honey and honeydew melon. The finish remains sweet and lasts for about a minute. The panel thought this wine would pair well with baked brie or peach cobbler. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Crafted in the traditional Spätlese style, the Late Harvest presents yet another approach to this classic variety. Additional time on the vine allows the grapes to fully develop their flavor profiles. The later picking also helps sugars to consolidate, resulting in a sweeter full-bodied wine. An appropriate level of alcohol helps to make this wine delicate and approachable with a moderate level of residual sweetness. Honeyed citrus and green apple accent the nose, while peach and apricot float across the tongue.

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