There was a time when the Rhine covered this land, leaving a sandy loam that presents ideal conditions. Each one of the four estates has its own identifiable, slightly different characteristic that adds a certain personality. Yet, after a tasting that samples the entire range, with great acidity and style, all of these wines seem to speak with clarity and purity. But changes are afoot, with moves to simplify labelling taking place in several quarters. Rainer Lingenfelder is a crusader in his own right, particularly when it comes to reaching out to wine lovers beyond Germany.
Actions do speak louder than words.
Lingenfelder 1999 Bird Label Riesling . Pale gold in the glass with a lightly floral nose. Luscious notes of lemon-lime with a touch of honey and structured by lively acidity. And at fifteen bucks, it's a delicious way to rediscover riesling. North Shore News a division of Lower Mainland Publishing Group Inc., a division of Southam Publications, a CanWest Company.