Tasting Notes

92
Vinous Joel Payne - 01 Jan 12
Elegant aromas of apricot pit, lemon oil and pine nuts. Crisp and fresh, with noteworthy nerve, poise and balance. Salty minerality and penetrating spices carry the finish. Very refined and eminently drinkable.
Drinking Date:
91
Robert Parker Wine Advocate David Schildknecht - 23 Dec 11
The Keller 2010 Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewachs delivers zesty fresh lemon and milled grain on the nose as well as on a firm, overtly chalk-dusted palate for a personality more than a little reminiscent of a high-acid (and indeed, high-str
Drinking Date:
18.5
Jancis Robinson Julia Harding - 08 Aug 13
Complex but almost fragile aromas that bring together a delicate fragrance and a lightly smoky, lightly honeyed minerality. Gentle citrus and white blossom still lingering. Then a serious and unexpected intensity on the palate, its fresh clarity leads acr
Drinking Date: 2013 - 2020
18
Jancis Robinson Michael Schmidt - 22 Sep 11
In previous vintages the Kirchspiel would dazzle the unsuspecting with fruit alone, but in 2010 the longer hanging time has been used to extract more minerality, which adds an almost gravelly dimension to the subtle expression of peach, apricot and citrus
Drinking Date: 2012 - 2021
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.