Tasting Notes

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Vinous David Schildknecht - 01 Jul 19
More than three-quarters of the fruit for this Auslese was healthy, reported Keller. Scents of quince jelly and white raisin anticipate the rich concentration delivered in a subtly oily mouthful of fruit. As with the corresponding Spätlese, welcome tangy brightness emerges, here in the form of fresh white currant and lime, whose seeds and zest team up for a striking tactile sense of innervation. In its intensity and sheer persistence, the finish reflects this wine’s almost implosive overall sense of concentration, though for now at least, it misses the sheer juiciness, vibrancy or sense of mineral suffusion delivered by the corresponding Spätlese.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2042
Germany Vineyard Fine Wine

Germany

Germany is renowned for its diverse, high-quality wines, primarily white varieties like Riesling. Thriving in cool climates and regions like Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz, German Rieslings range from dry to sweet, showcasing vibrant acidity and minerality. Top producers include Weingut Egon Müller and Joh. Jos. Prüm in Mosel, Weingut Robert Weil in Rheingau, and Dr. Loosen. Weingut Keller in Rheinhessen is noted for both Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). These producers highlight the excellence and tradition of German winemaking.