Mosel-Sahr-Ruwer

[Dogwalker]

My thanks to "Hotwine" for the suggestion on the Schmitt-Sohne Riesling from the Mosel-Sahr-Ruwer. I bought a bottle because of your suggestion and also reading a review of it in one of the mags.
The wine store had basically had 3 vintages '96 @ $13, "97 @ $11 and "98 @ $5.99. My first thought was to get an older year, higher price - better wine. But on hotwine's posting I got the '98.
I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Nice crisp taste with a good finish. Although the label leads you to look for a "peach" taste, I was pleased at a slight "lemony" flavor. At this price I am sure to get a few more bottles to enjoy.
On another note last nights wine tasting class was Australian wines. We had Lindeman's Chardonnay 99, Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 96, Peter Lehmann Semillion 98, Wyndham Semillion/Chardonnay 97(I bought this one),Seaview Shiraz 97, Wynns Shiraz 97, d'Arenberg Grenache 96 and Ch Reynella Port.
I was pleased by the (red) Grenache "The Custodian" because it was so differant from the white Grenache that I dumped down the sink after one glass. The Port was WOW - STRONG!, 20% alcohol, never had it before.
Again thanks for the tip on the Schmitt-Sohne.
Regards, Chuck