Wednesday, November 15, 2006

2005 Cousino-Macul RIESLING "Dona Isadora" (Maipo Valley, Chile)


A great buy in an Alsace-style Riesling. Light, bright silvery-straw color. Terrific nose of fresh grapes, cold steel, and Earl Grey tea. Intense, yet balanced and light-textured flavors of grapes, pear skins, and pungent minerals (gout de petrol, as the French say). Long, soft, dry finish. 88. Was about $9 at Whole Foods on Bellaire, but I think Spec's locations stock this too.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite inexpensive whites!