Marcel Deiss, Riesling Schoenenbourg Size:12x750ml A classy effort that should

A classy effort that should reward mid to even longer-term cellaring

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Conterno’s Barbera officially carries the Cascina Francia vineyard designation to differentiate it from a new single-vineyard Barbera from the Cerretta vineyard the estate will release beginning with the 2008 vintage

crisp and well-defined with a fine acid thread

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Marcel Deiss, Riesling Schoenenbourg Size:12x750ml A classy effort that shouldMellow, rich notes of baked pear on this wine's nose come with sultana richness and an edge of honey. The medium sweet palate turns the volume up on every flavor. Ripeness, roundness and a honeyed, slightly bitter edge give the wine contour. The smooth texture is wondrous. This wine is warm, round and rich, but oh so balanced. Drink by 2045. Anne Krebiehl MW