Relax Riesling 2009 Germany

A step up from the recently reviewed Funf and yes, this wine is made by the same guys. Only this wine you might actually want to serve to your friends. It's amazing what an extra $2 can do.....

On the plus side there are some moderately strong fruit notes for your taste buds, (I didn't quite get apples and peaches, more like tropical fruit). It also has a fruit like sweetness, but not overpowering, the Zin crowd will be happy. On the downside, there is no real fruit notes, (apples, peaches or citrus for that matter) for you nose to enjoy. There was also a slight mineral/metallic aftertaste. Not pronounced but there nonetheless. Still, if it's well chilled a relatively nice summer wine on a hot day.

Wine Reviewed:

Relax Riesling, 2009

Our Rating: 75
Grade: C+
Price: $8

Winery: Schmitt-Sohne
Parent Company: Schmitt Sohne GMBH
Region: Mosel
Country: Germany
Website: relaxwines.com

Alcohol: 9.5% by volume
Bottle: 750 ml.
Closure: Screw Cap

Varietal(s): Riesling
Imported by: Schmitt-Sohne, Millersvile, MD 21108

Bottle Blurb:
Relax Riesling is fermented slightly dry with a wonderful fruity bouquet and intense flavors of apples and peaches with just a hint of citrus. the natural acidity gives this wine a perfect balance that is refreshingly crips and leaves your mouth watering. (remaining blurb redacted)