Boobs

1990, Trimbach, Cuvée Frédéric Émile Riesling, 12% alcohol, imported by Chateau and Estates, $26. G's 1st offering.
C: Thin, not real complex, slightly sour. I'll guess Alsatian -- not a Riesling -- a Pinot Gris.
G: At first, the nose has oranges and lemons. I get a clear taste of slate, a flavor which is rare for me. The citrus stuff got less noticeable as it sat open.

B: Ahhh, the tight tones of Alsace -- like unto the butt cheeks of my favorite Ballet dancers.
I am initially drawn to a guess of Pinot Blanc, but since I really like the wine there is something clearly amiss. With some glass time, I get quality Riesling notes and there you have it -- Alsatian Riesling from 94 is my guess -- Trimbach Riesling -- but not the Cuvee Frederic Emile. Completely dry. I guess a weak vintage from a decent producer.

Death of a Wine:
G: The story of this wine is that I had picked it up at a reasonable price while traveling in Pittsburgh. The wine, then, sat in a basement out the...