The other wine for the night was a 2008 C.H. Berres Kabinett Riesling.
The colour on this wine was more what I would expect from a Riesling as it was a pale straw yellow. The nose on this wine was mild but with pretty aromas of lilac, peach and melon. Tasting the wine you will find canned peaches with a touch of lime as the main flavours. The structure on this was nice but as the acidity was milder than the Bollig-Lehnert it was heading towards being cloying without actually crossing the line. Everyone but me preferred this wine with the food. The Bollig-Lehnert on the other hand was the unanimous winner without food out of the two wines.
Here is the group rating for the wine - Mick – 89, Mark - 88, Kathy – 87, Amy – 90, Overall – 88.5.
Here is the LCBO information on the wine -
C.H. BERRES ÜRZIGER WÜRZGARTEN RIESLING KABINETT 2008
VINTAGES 207274
750 mL bottle Price: $ 19.95
Made in: Mosel, Germany
By: Stefan Ress
Release Date: May 26, 2012
Wine, White Wine
9.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Varietal: Riesling
Sugar Content: 46 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor: M - Medium
Tasting Note - This white offers breadth and depth, with nectarine and apple flavors underscored by a citrus component. The wine's richness matches with the vibrant acidity, leaving a long, fruity aftertaste. Drink now through 2020. Score - 90. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, July 31, 2010)
I liked both Rieslings though the Bollig-Lehnert was my clear favourite here but I wouldn’t turn down a bottle of either. It was fun doing Riesling as with the Champagne kick we have been on it made a nice change of pace. The Indian food was very good and their lamb curry was exceptional as the lamb was tender and very flavourful and I hope we will be ordering from the Bombay Grill again soon.
We finished the night with ice cream cake which made a nice ending to the night. I’d like to thank Mick and Amy for suggestion and picking the Indian food and look forward to our next Saturday night dinner.
Cheers!
Mark
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