Pépière Granit de Clisson 2007
Romantic
Weingut Steininger Riesling 2009
10,78€; 12,5% abv. A very nice Kamptal Riesling - in fact for this price in Alko, it is amazing value. Mineral and pure, but with some pear aromas and more ripeness than in the 2008 - which I preferred for its extra zip and zing. Quite full body, less acidity, more ripeness than the '08, but still all is refreshing enough - it's not an over-ripe wine though it does show some warm year character. Outstanding value and a very good wine in its own right.
Yalumba Shiraz - Viognier Hand Picked 2007
14,5% abv. Smooth. But why smoothness is generally considered a positive feature is something I can't fathom. Give me some Grip!
Domaine de Souch Jurançon Cuvée de Marie-Kattalin 2005
Romantic
3 Fonteinen Oude Gueuze
I love Cantillon, but until now, I haven't seen the other examples of Gueuze that aren't like soda-pop (we've just had super sweet ones available), but now a bar here got Drie Fonteinen's Oude Gueuze which I remember being described as something I should enjoy.
And I did enjoy it. Peace dude! Like ... you know ... whoah! It smells of grass. This drink channels the universal, transcendental light, man! Never having tasted cannabis products I can't say if the aromas follow on the palate, but I can say that it is dry, crisp, delightful and moreish, but in no way severely acidic like Cantillon. A friendly style of Gueuze, but still very nice.