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2005 Paradiso Riesling Santa Lucia Hills

A nice bright California Riesling that exhibits honeysuckle and pear notes, with a little bit of Asian spice, and a nice round crisp acidity. Overall this wine is a perfect aperitif with hints of wet stone on the nose, followed by a honeyed and rich texture. Good mouth-feel, and I love the lemon custard on the end. Priced around $12

 

Rating: 89pts
 

2005 Barnard Griffin White Riesling

This was a good middle of the road Riesling, priced around $10.  It was not an overly sweet wine.  It had a nice level of acidity that gave some crispness to the initial taste.  It is a good summer wine with flavors of Anjou pear, crisp apple, and cinnamon spice.  The end of the finish was not perfect and had a touch of bitterness.  However, overall it was not a bad wine for the price.

Rating: 87