Do you know Nahe? Nahe is a wine region in Germany along the… you guessed it, River Nahe. If you don’t know this river, it’s a relatively small river that is a tributary to the Rhine (a relatively big river). The Nahe is east of Luxembourg, if that helps give you a sense of location. While the history of wine in Nahe doesn’t go back as far as other regions, like Mosel, it has established itself as a top quality region. It’s a region most known for its white wines and riesling is the most common grape here.
While I know that Hooked riesling is from the Nahe region, they don’t say exactly where within the Nahe it originates. There are actually a few different sub-regions within Nahe. But I think it’s fair to say that a bargain wine like this is unlikely to be from a specific, singular appellation.
This is a fairly predictable, but still quite enjoyable riesling. The aromas are citrus, apple, mineral and a touch of perfume. The palate is off dry with delicious flavors of apple, peach and pear. The acidity is sufficient, but not out of this world. It finishes with lingering apple and citrus flavors.
Overall, I’d say it’s good. It doesn’t totally knock my socks off. But then again, it’s only $12 and at that price it’s great.
Wine: Hooked Riesling
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 9.5%
Rating: 86
Price: $12.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.