Kategorie Archiv: Germany

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 35th

(Germany – Pfalz)

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

Riesling_Roter_Sandstein                                Silber

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.

(Winery Report: Gies-Düppel)

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 32nd

(Germany – Pfalz, 13%)

Winery Gies-Düppel ~ Riesling “Kastanienbusch” 2008

Riesling_Kastanienbusch                                Gold

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.

(Winery Report: Gies-Düppel)

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 29th

(Germany – Pfalz, 13%)

Winery Gies-Düppel ~ Riesling “Rotliegendes” Schiefer 2011

Riesling_Schiefer                                Silber

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.

(Winery Report: Gies-Düppel)

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 28th

(Germany – Pfalz, 13,5%)

Winery Knipser ~ Cuvée X 2007

Knipser_X                                Gold

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 27th

(Germany – Pfalz, 14,5%)

Winery Stefan Meyer ~ Pinot Noir “Rhodter Rosengarten” 2009

Meyer_Rosengarten                                Gold

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.

(Winery Report: Stefan Meyer)

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 26th

(Germany – Pfalz, 14%)

Winery Zelt ~ Trilogie 2008

Zelt_Trilogie                                Silber

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.

(Winery Report: Zelt)

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 24th

(Germany – Pfalz, 12,5%)

Winery Kirchner ~ Riesling “Saumagen” 2009

Saumagen                                Gold

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 22nd

(Germany – Pfalz, 14%)

Winery Zelt ~ Frühburgunder 2008

Zelt_FB                                Silber

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.

(Winery Report: Zelt)

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 21st

(Germany – Pfalz, 13,5%)

Winery Knipser ~ Spätburgunder “Kirschgarten” GG 2007

Knipser_Kirschgarten                                Gold

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

Barrique-Haus Quickie the 19th

(Germany – Pfalz, 14%)

Winery Krebs ~ Cabernet Sauvignon “Barrique” 2007

Spätburgunder_Krebs                                Gold

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.

(Winery Report: Krebs)

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