2015 - Riesling Kabinett, Robert Weil

A clear, juicy gathering of fresh pear, honeydew melon and lime is nicely supported by discreet sweetness, delightfully and coolingly laced with mint and basil and garlanded with flowers. Luscious but delicate, this finishes with admirable refreshment and an entertaining interaction of fruit with stony and alkaline elements. How nice that this year yielded two exemplary Weil Kabinetts, even if Wilhelm Weil doesn’t credit Kiedrich provenance on the label of either one. As it happens, he has long made no secret that he’d like to eventually offer just one Kabinett whose degree of sweetness would satisfy both domestic and export customers’ expectations.

The 2015 Rheingau Riesling Kabinett has a very clear and delicate bouquet with citrus flavors and flinty aromas. Very classic. The wine is light, round and juicy on the palate, piquant and salt, and by far not as sweet as in earlier vintages. There are 42 grams of unfermented sugar, here. The finish is pretty mineral and dry, due to its grip and salinity. I would recommend storing this wine for another 3-5 years.