The Organic Couple have had a change of lifestyle, and are
now far more relaxed. SWMBO and I
invited ourselves around to visit the new abode, and can report it will be a
lovely home for them. Of course, we didn’t
turn up empty-handed, and our gift were flowers – in bottled form. We all share a love of Riesling, and liken it
to drinking spring flowers.
The wine was a 2010 Eitelsbacher Karthauserhof Riesling
Kabinett. We visited this beautiful
estate in the Ruwer, near Trier, many years ago, and were hosted by the urbane
and self-effacing Christoph Tyrell who showed us though a wonderful range of
delicious wines in the delft-tiled tasting room, and we worked it off with a
walk and climb around the estates vines.
So the memories flooded back on opening this wee
beauty. Pale and delicate, pristine and
pure, with the finest florals and most subtle honied notes. Refreshingly crisp and cutting. A stunning balance between floral fruits,
sugar and acidity – yes, fresh cut flowers.
We were glad that another bottle was tucked up at home – maybe to share
with the Organic Couple again, on our next visit.
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