Rico asks > This is an open question for Keim. Is there something you can recommend that's not too sweet and not too expensive. I had a glass of something (I'll try and dig up the name) that was ripe with all kinds of fruity flavors...but wasn't at all sickly. I headed to the store and everything's just high on the price...plus, I'm sure some of these taste like rotten candy.
Keim replies >
OK....cheap and not too sweet? First..I am assuming you want to go German (or maybe Austrian or French) haven't had a ton of luck with CA/WA Rieslings though I am sure there are some good ones. Second, you need to know how to read a German Riesling label. You will likely want to look for Kabinett or Spatlese as these are likely cheaper and more light (8-10% alcohol), easier drinking. Kabinett refers to Qualitätswein mit Prädikat (QmP) which is the german grading system for quality of wine.
There are six subcategories within the QmP category, ranked from lowest to highest they are: KABINETT, SPÄTLESE, AUSLESE, BEERENAUSLESE, EISWEIN, and TROCKENBEERENAUSLESE. Each category is defined by a minimum sugar content of the grapes, which varies from region to region and from variety to variety. The focus on sugar content embodies the theory that grapes with higher sugar levels are riper and therefore yield richer wines with deep colors, intense flavors, and opulent (In case you were wondering I copied this QBa description)!!
One producer I love is Schloss Schonborn (see label above)...they make a ton of good, cheap ($11 to $20)wine that is excellent. Check out Sam's site and try to find 2001 or 2002 which scored in the 90's from WS.

Another good tip is look for any proucer from Germany with the name Prum. Dr. F. W Prum and Jos. Prum both make fantastic wines (though a bit more expensive ($19-30).
Let me know if you find anything good.
For a good background article on what Schloss has been up to for the last 650 years, click here.
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