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Ritzy taste at reasona

Balthasar Ress 2005 Hattenheimer Schützenhaus Riesling Kabinett ($ 17,95, code 735241). Ress is much respected winery in Germany's Rheingau, making Riesling of great finesse. This one is young and pretty, the fruit remarkably fresh ans, while there is some natural residual sugar in it, the winw does not seem overtly sweet. The secret is the racy acidity that adds a splash of lime impression to the gentle peach, kumquat and creamy banana flavours.