Tasting Notes

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Vinous Joel Payne - 01 Jan 09
Green apple, lemon oil and clover on the nose. Light and lively yet velvety on the palate. Rose petal and saline minerality mingle on the crisp, well-balanced, lipsmacking finish, which is long and elegant.
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate David Schildknecht - 30 Jun 09
Selbach's 2007 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese proves to be exceedingly delicate - almost ethereal - despite having been picked at nearly 100 degrees Oechsle. Pear and lemon, honeysuckle, apple blossom, and clover in the nose presage the nearly weightless sense on the palate of a wine it seems as if you could completely inhale. This may not be hugely complex Riesling, but it is the epitome of Mosel purity and grace, and should remain so for at least 15 years. As usual, Bert Selbach eschewed any attempt at late-harvested or botrytis fireworks, preferring to render - with one exception - the best-possible Kabinett and Spatlese Rieslings from his range of top-potential sites. Importer: Rudi Wiest, Cellars International, Carlsbad, CA; tel. 800 596 9463
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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.