2008 Trimbach Riesling
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Tart, bright lemon and gooseberry dominate a Trimbach 2008 Riesling whose salinity, chalkiness, and piquancy of juniper and huckleberry make for an impressively dense and gripping if slightly austere finish. This should be well worth following for 5-7 years. “The oenologists were saying in 2009 ‘Oh we have to get approval so that we can add acidity,’ but it was absolutely unnecessary, for us,” notes Pierre Trimbach, who indeed delivered a surprisingly animated collection, albeit one diminished in size by instances of declassification. The Trimbachs compare their 2008s with 1998, adding that there is something of 2001 to them, too. As a group, they are going to further the reputation of wines from this family for rewarding patience. Importer: Esprit Du Vin French Wine Merchants & Select European Estates, 48 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050; www.edvwines.comteau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate
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Pale bright yellow. High-pitched aromas of lime, white flowers and powdered stone: this could only be riesling. Then juicy, pure and penetrating, with tightly coiled flavors of citrus peel and minerals. Very strong, dry basic riesling with excellent definition and a persistent finish.