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Willm Réserve Riesling 2016 Wine Review

Willm Réserve Riesling 2016

Willm Réserve Riesling 2016

Alsace AOC, France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2018-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Willm

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Lemon sunshine all the way in this vibrant, mouth-watering, juicy Alsatian white wine made from the classic Riesling grape. Dry and satisfying. Perfect for shellfish and seafood. #Love

Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate.

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This Willm Réserve Riesling 2016 was reviewed on October 6, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Terrific value in this dry, mouth-watering Alsatian Riesling. Crisp notes of citrus, minerality and delicate white flowers. Enjoy with seafood, sushi and poultry. A perennial favourite.
Tasted September 2017
L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Wine is medium lemon, dry, racy, medium bodied and with a medium intensity nose of wet stone/mineral, peach and stone fruit, sweet citrus , floral and apple. Main taste is lemon, apple, peach and wet stone/mineral. Wine paired very well with smoked salmon, charcuterie style, inspired by Natalie Maclean Podcast https://www.nataliemaclean.com/31. Finish was short and tasted of peach and citrus.
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Tasted the 2016 in 2023, very vibrant and fresh. Aromas of vibrant lemon-lime with wet stone concrete minerality, and a slight floral hint. Light bodied with mouthwatering acidity on the palate, dry, but with a creamy texture. Citrus notes are vibrant and fresh, with a mineral note on the medium long finish. Enjoy with any fresh shellfish.

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