Kategorie Archiv: Germany

Winery Gies-Düppel ~ Riesling “Rotliegendes” Roter Sandstein 2011

                                

A spectacular wine which shows an awesome flavor from herbs from the beginning until the end. Very fresh, a lot of power and a vitalizing acid as well. Impressive minerality, gripping. Clearly apples, peaches and citrus. Superb.

Where to buy?
Wein-Konzept Köln / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Gies-Düppel ~ Riesling “Kastanienbusch” 2008

                                

A barnstorming Terroir-Riesling. Very fresh and driven by brilliant minerality. Gripping. Everything is in magnificent balance. The wine combines power with playful lightness. Juicy and sharpened. Stunning flavor from herbs, earth and tobacco. Enormous subtle acid. Striking long and enduring finish. Irresistible.

Where to buy?
Wein-Konzept Köln / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Gies-Düppel ~ Riesling “Rotliegendes” Schiefer 2011

                                

A kick-ass mountain stream full of dark schist. Clear, fresh, forcing and gripping. Uncompromising. Just the soil counts. Spectacular flavor from herbs. Ripe apples and peaches in the background. Citric as well. Formative acid. Complex and long lasting. Incredible.

Where to buy?
Wein-Konzept Köln / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Knipser ~ Cuvée X 2007

                                

A complex and long-lasting wine of extraordinary quality. On the one side intense toasted wood, chocolate and cacao. On the other side very ripe fruit, a significant flavor (herbs) and some tobacco. Also clearly fresh minerality. Perfectly balanced. Very elegant. Juicy and a lot of power.

Where to buy?
Weinrefugium Heidelberg / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Stefan Meyer ~ Pinot Noir “Rhodter Rosengarten” 2009

                                

A striking Pinot. Massive and densely. Extreme ripe fruit and formative toasted wood. Equilibrated brilliantly with immense flavor and fresh minerality. Earthy and a lot of dark chocolate. Multilayered and smart. Stunning.

Where to buy?
Hildebrandt Hannover / Fertsch Bad Nauheim / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Zelt ~ Trilogie 2008

                                

Marvelous Bordeaux-Blend. A lot of power but shows very sharpened, juicy and nearly slim. Warm and tender. Subtle fruit, red pepper, extraordinary toasted wood and extensive flavor from herbs. Wonderful minerality. Outstanding.

Where to buy?
Vinello Dresden / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Kirchner ~ Riesling “Saumagen” 2009

                                

This stunning riesling is tremendously driven by fresh and gripping minerality. Clearly chalk. The acid is very subtle providing the wine a playful and slim character aside his power. The ripe fruit is just shaping. Dominating are herbs and flowers. Some tobacco notes as well. Shows depth. Exciting gripping finish.

Where to buy?
Vinello Dresden / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Zelt ~ Frühburgunder 2008

                                

Underestimated grape variety, but this is a spectacular benchmark. Flattering, heart-warming and alluring endlessly. Smooth and strong at once. Enormous ripe berries, significant herbs, licorice and a huge amount of chocolate. Lovely minerality in the background. Formidable.

Where to buy?
Vinello Dresden / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Knipser ~ Spätburgunder “Kirschgarten” GG 2007

                                

A glamorous pinot that combines a modern style with the soil brilliantly. Very ripe and precise fruit. Thriftless flavor from herbs and vegetables. Noble tobacco, toasted wood and chocolate as well. Exciting earthy and fresh minerality with a characteristically acid. Animalistic touch. Complex. A great and unhurried personality within balance.

Where to buy?
Weinrefugium Heidelberg / Search on Wine-Searcher.com

Winery Krebs ~ Cabernet Sauvignon “Barrique” 2007

                                

What an exemplary Cab from Germany! Intensive and fully ripe fruit with dominating black current. Perfect in balance with the subtle and toasted wood. Enthusing freshness by great minerality. Clearly chocolate and red pepper. Juicy and like velvet.

Where to buy?
VINI e più München / Search on Wine-Searcher.com