About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Sommerau Castle Riesling

Sommerau, meaning summer meadow, seems an appropriate name for this wine.  Sommerau Castle Riesling is sweet and light, something that would be perfect for a picnic in the park (or meadow). It is also quite enjoyable even in November as a desert wine or aperitif.  It is one of the favorites of the night regardless of whether you prefer sweet or not so sweet wines.

PS According to Wine Enthusiast Magazine, the 2010 German Riesling harvest was limited.  If you like this year wine you better stock up quickly before it is all gone. On a side note 2009 was a good year for German Rieslings.

Varietal:  Riesling
Producer/Importer:  Sommerau Castle       
Region: Mosel Germany
Vintage: 2010
Price:  $9.99
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): very light golden yellow
 Smell (bouquet, aroma): Carmel
Taste (acidity, balance, body): sweet Riesling, Carmel apples. Hint of citrus.
Bottle presentation: blue bottle with silver/white label
Label description: Sommerau meaning summer meadow. Has light fruity flowery aroma
Comparisons: Sweet Riesling
Overall rating (1-10): 9
Date consumed: November 9, 2011
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