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Score 88/100 · Drink 2001-2009, Pierre Rovani, Jun 1999

The 1996 Riesling Heissenberg reveals brilliant mineral and spicy lemon aromas. Medium-bodied, it has excellent purity, delineation, and focus to its personality. This fresh, silky-textured wine is mineral-packed and offers a long, lime-laced finish. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2009. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.

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88
88/100

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87
87/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

88
88/100

Pierre Rovani

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87 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 87/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Duller spice and herbal aromas. Big and soft, with a note of vanillin spice from the barrels. Fat but could use more shape. But offers decent concentration and persistence. Nine grams/liter r.s.

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Domaine Ostertag
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Riesling

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White

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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