Wine Spectator:  Rated as Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style.  "A medium-bodied Riesling, structured with firm acidity and closely knit flavors of lemon peel, Granny Smith apple, lemongrass and stone. Shows good intensity, but in a well-honed package, with a lingering, smoky finish. Needs time in the cellar. Drink now through 2030. 4,500 cases made." Nov 2010

Winery:  "It is the limestone soil of Riesling which gives this unique Riesling its complexity and harmony.  Made from carefully-selected grapes from much older vines (40+ years) from superior plots of Ribeauvillé, our Riesling Réserve is a full, rich, complex wine that can also be kept longer. It shows great finesse."

Wired For Wine:  Been wondering when you'll get around to having a good Riesling? Here's your chance, winelovers, and with the incredible ageability (20+ years) of this Trimbach RéserveRiesling, you can take your time planning that menu...  Make sure your first bottle has a good chill, and then fill the glasses to go with lime-coconut shrimp and a mild red curry dipping sauce.  This Alsatian Riesling is smooth, dry and delectable with all things from the sea.  Apporter les fruits de mer!  Moving on to the entree, the solid acidity, ping of spice, gorgeous fruit, smoke and killer minerality allow this French white to be almost chameleon-like with pairings.  It will marry with everything from poultry, fine fish and seafood to ham, green and fruit salads, to mild curries and Asian food.  Que voulez-vous manger?  We love this Trimbach's intensity and full flavor with baked ham with a brown sugar/mustard glaze.  A classic Alsatian specialty which is perfect with this Réserve Riesling is Choucroute, a mouthwateringly delicious concoction of slow-cooked sauerkraut with different cuts of pork and sausage and some white wine sprinkled in for good measure.  The smoky, vanilla side of this Alsatian white will shine next to this dish, and if  it's cold outside, there is nothing better to warm you.  If you're looking for something to play up the great finesse of this Trimbach treasure, we say crisp-roasted duck with roasted apples and potatoes is just the ticket.  Great news: this wine goes is equally good with dessert and cheese, so there's still lots of meal to go!  Put your guests over the top with delight, and serve a triple creme St. Andre cheese.  For those who prefer something sweeter, make it apple-cherry tartlets with a tangy yogurt gelato.  Voila! C'est parfait.

Bottle:  750ml, cork
Varietal:  100% Riesling
Alcohol:  12.5%
Region:   Alsace, France
Limited production: 4,500 dozen made