Thursday, February 7, 2008

Review: Hinman Vineyards 2005 Riesling

A good friend of mine introduced me to this Eugene area wine. Being a fan of Rieslings, I was excited to try something new.

This Riesling is slightly sweet, but not overwhelming like dessert wines. It is light and crisp and finishes with refreshing taste.

I enjoy this Riesling because of its nice sweet fruit and floral taste but without the intense residual sugar.

This wine does not a have a very complex taste, but it's refreshing finish is worth the buy!

Winemaker's Notes

"Well-ripened fruit provides an abundance of fresh fruit and floral qualities that gain complexity with mineral components and a firm backbone of acidity. While slightly sweet, this wine gains intensity from concentrated fruit and a crisp, refreshing finish. A classic Riesling!"

Appellation: Oregon Harvest
Date: Oct. 2005
Brix: 22-23.0
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar 0.3
Varietal Blend: 100%
Riesling Cooperage: Stainless Steel
Bottling Date: Jan. 2006
Release Date: August 2006
Case Production: 1,040

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