GG – Kloster Eberbach 2017 Riesling
At the end of one stressful workday, I felt that I need to treat myself with a bubble bath and a bottle size glass of Riesling. I love Riesling! It is one of the most versatile grapes in the world. It can make wines from bone dry to lusciously sweet. It can be grown in different regions in the world. It’s very tolerant to cold and buds late (avoids spring frosts), therefore it is suitable for cool climates. It has also a very good ageing potential. Germany is the homeland of Riesling but I personally like very much Rieslings from Alsace. Austria has a good reputation as well. Outside of Europe, Australia is known for Rieslings from Clare and Eden Valley. Washington State in USA makes amazing stuff. Chateau Ste Michelle, is one of my favourites. There are Rieslings being produced also in NY State and New Zealand. In Canada, a delicious ice wine is made. For that gloomy Thursday evening, I had a bottle of 2017 Kloster Eberbach that I got from my former flat mate. He saw me stu...