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two tiered — one on the value end and another for those that I am expecting quite a bit more from...

2006 Dr. Beckermann Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Spatlese

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by International Import-Export
What They Said:
Per snooth.com “Good acidity balances perfectly the touch of off-dry that this wine presents. Some floral notes, good minerality. Good long finish. Paired well with curry, would work with any spicy foods.”
What I Think:
To give you an idea straight off the bat, the snooth [...]

2005 Dr. Beckermann Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Spatlese

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by International Import-Export
What They Said:
Per Wine-O-Rama “We found this cheapie for $6 at Trader Joe’s yesterday, and after two days of Easter celebrations, decided to give it a go. This is a blend of riesling and Müller-Thurgau grapes picked late in the harvest (spatlese) and are of the [...]