Wine Review Online: "The wines from the house of Léon Beyer are among the very best made in Alsace, and yet they have never received the accolades or the commercial prominence that they deserve in the United States. They tend to be uncompromisingly dry but balanced and supremely classy, and are invariably terrific at the table, where they routinely outshine the big, blousy style that often earns more points from wine critics. All of these descriptors apply to this entry-level Riesling (that’s right--the Beyer Rieslings get better from this point), which shows fresh, driving fruit that recalls green apples with a backnote of ripe lemon and a very appealing mineral edge to the finish. Well suited to many foods, but perfect for simple preparations of freshwater fish." Jun 2010
Winery: "Riesling is dry, refined and delicately fruity, with an elegant bouquet of mineral or floral notes. Our wines are rich, intense and extremely aromatic. The Classic dry Alsace wines are fresh and fruity, with a body and weight that reflect the grape varietals, the soil, vineyard location and the particular vintage. They are wines of individual character."
Wired For Wine: According to Master Sommelier Allan Murray of San Francisco Masa restaurant fame, "Riesling is the greatest wine varietal." That's all we needed to inspire a nice, close look at this Léon Beyer Riesling. While a natural pairing for this lovely wine is fish, the fresh fruit, intense minerality, delicious dryness and supreme balance lend it to so much more. Shall we?... Open your first chilled bottle and offer it with a platter of slightly salty Prosciutto with ripe cantaloupe. If you're in the mood for fish, another great starter is a tartare of yellowfin tuna and diver scallops with grapefruit vinaigrette and Granny apple matchsticks. Both dishes will access different fruit in this Beyer Riesling with outstanding results.
Absolument merveilleux. Moving along the classic route, we suggest a gently sautéed trout almondine accompanied by skinny French haricots. A mild chicken curry will be fantastic with the dry, mineral side of this Alsatian white. And finally, an Asian shrimp dish with a tiny bit of heat will be beautiful opposite the driving fruit of this classy Riesling. Open another cool bottle and serve it with a luscious triple creme St. Andre cheese. The excellent cut and minerality of this Beyer will be perfect for its decadent richesse.
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Size: 750ml
Varietal: 100% Riesling
Alcohol: 12.5%
Region: Alsace, France
Wine Review Online: "The wines from the house of Léon Beyer are among the very best made in Alsace, and yet they have never received the accolades or the commercial prominence that they deserve in the United States. They tend to be uncompromisingly dry but balanced and supremely classy, and are invariably terrific at the table, where they routinely outshine the big, blousy style that often earns more points from wine critics. All of these descriptors apply to this entry-level Riesling (that’s right--the Beyer Rieslings get better from this point), which shows fresh, driving fruit that recalls green apples with a backnote of ripe lemon and a very appealing mineral edge to the finish. Well suited to many foods, but perfect for simple preparations of freshwater fish." Jun 2010