A Diehl Dornfelder 2007

A new (1944) hybrid grape - all native German grapes, that we can think of as a 'pinot noir' or 'gamay' style. Liter bottle. Bright red cherry with a hint of ripe black berry that is very appealing. (I'm very interested in these German reds, mainly because I have no knowledge of them...). Very quaffable, but little residual sugar. Smells like firewood. I think it may be an acquired taste. But I like it.

St Ludwin Niersteiner Kabinett 2008

Germany white - that has roses and poached pears on the nose. Straw colored. This is neirsteiner the grape, that finishes clean and creamy with tight mineral and a little lime. Reinhessen.

A Diehl Gewürtztraminer 2007

Passionfruit and lychee sweet in the mouth. A little too loose for me.

A Diehl Riesling 2007

From Pfalz, Germany. This wine Arik calles a "porch pounder". Mineral and citrus-scented this wine is only 11% alcohol. Creamy with lychee and finishes with a nice light honeyed citrus flavor.

Prinz von Hessen Reisling Kabinett

Trocken (the grapes are left later on the vine in the season, to impart sweetness). Acidic and sweet - balanced on the nose. I have to admit, that I'm not a huge fan of this style of wine, so I will try to be as impartial as possible...and I am surprized! This is very nice. I can drink this! Lily-scented and medium-bodied fruitiness is alluring. Try it!

Prinz von Hessen Reisling QBA

Rheingau, Germany. Pale, creamy color with grass and starfruit nose. Creamy, soft, mouth feel with nice acidity and pineapple on the finish.