This white wine is from Germany. I twisted the cap on the 2012 Mulheimer Sonnenlay Zeppelin Richter Riesling many times this past summer. This particular vineyard has been in the same family since 1643. It is managed by Dr. Dirk Max Ferdinand Richter, the 9th generation managing the vineyard. These grapes come from growers in Mülheim an der Mosel, a small and narrow mountainous wine commune Over the Hills and Far Away in Western Germany. It is said that this is the only mountain in Europe fully dedicated to wine growing. The label on this wine is rather pretty. It has a picture of a fanciful airship, a Zeppelin, and the reason being is that Mülheimer Sonnenla was served onboard the Hindenburg.
On the nose: This vino is hitting the air on the snare drum and cymbal like only Bonzo can. “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold” … this wine follows suit with a perfect shade. It hits all the high notes like only Mr. Plant can with a little bit of Tangerine* scent as well as lays the line down like John Paul Jones can. OK, so I had Led Zeppelin IV album cover poster above my bed, kill me. The aromas are rather nice, kind of like The Ocean*. It kept my attention for the time the bottle was opened. If you grab a bottle, I guarantee you will not feel like a Fool in the Rain.
Palate: Did I forget someone. Oh this smacks the taste of apricot in your mouth like one of Jimmy Page’s guitar hooks. Definitely would be nice with some seafood. Maybe a salmon filet. Unfortunately, even though this is a great value for a Riesling, it doesn’t inspire with new tastes as The Song Remains the Same. Has all the fixings of a Riesling, little residual sugar, punch of acidity, and Custard Pie. This wine doesn’t get All My Love. Let me stop before I Ramble On too much….
*(artistic license taken)
Rating Scale (out of 5 +):
+++
Price: $14
"Nobody’s Fault but Mine…for drinking this wine"
I did it. 10 Zeppelin song titles in one review….Thank you
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