Wine Review: 1998 Dr. Burklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Rechbächel Spätlese Trocken Riesling

Ever since I spent the summer in Germany tasting wine, Ive discovered a new love for aged German Rieslings. I am absolutely in love with these Rieslings because of the dark straw color, the honey and petrol notes, and the lingering finish on the palate, especially with this particular Riesling.

I was down in the cellar thinking about my summer abroad and spotted this 1998 Dr. Burklin- Wolf and knew that I had to have it!

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Greetings from Sonoma Valley.

Syrah side hill vineyard, grapevines starting to shut downTake a look at these pics courtesy of Jeff Kunde at Kunde Family Estate!  Make me want to pack up and head out west!

The harvest is now completed and we are winding down in the vineyards, but around the winery everyone is still going full tilt working with the bounty from our land.  As I am sure you heard, it was a harvest of challenges, but we have brought in some amazing fruit that our winemaking team is really excited about!  The fall colors are now starting to appear in the vineyards. Enjoy the pictures, and I hope to see you out here in the future.

 

Syrah side hill vineyard, grapevines starting to shut down

Starting to spread the straw on land that we have taken out vineyards. this will prevent soil erosion

 

A view of brand new French barrels filled with wine and getting ready to go into the wine caves. Cave Doors in the background.

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Top Ten Red Wines Around $10

We drink a lot of cheap wine.  So from our voluminous wine journal, please enjoy Hot From The Kettle's favorite wines priced around $10.

1. 2009 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier

2. 2008 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon

3. 2009 L de Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon

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