1997 Riesling Heissenberg
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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