Ramps and Riesling Fest (Washington, DC): Gorgeous depth of apricot and glazed peaches, quince, with rushing minerals. Taut on the palate with a dense texture, and flavors of orange marmalade, lemon peel, such crisp acidity and minerals throughout. Precise, complex, this was gorgeous young and has integrated so well over the years.
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This bottle came with a stelvin cap, so it was very fresh and (probably) younger than the ones with cork closures. Heymann Löwenstein excelled in 2010, because this freakish vintage with its extreme levels of acidity but also extract balanced the sometimes off dry style. The wine mixes fresh apples with some white peach and a little honey. The palate is intense with a lot of slate, acidity and pressure. I'm excited to try some of the Rötgen and Uhlen from this vintage. Truly amazing wines.
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Ouch, have been aging these, and while this had some nice qualities, it was far too dark and advanced than felt fit, and made me wonder if acetyldehyde hadn't taken over the wine leaving me with a nasty headache soon after drinking and even the next day. Let's hope this bottle is an aberration and the next and last shows clearer and with more peach fruit.
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Admittedly, this bottle looks like something you would kill a vampire with. But Lord, the contents couldn't be a greater contrast to the blackened wax cork, blood red estate image, and otherworldly silver script--as inside lives a bright, fresh, acidic, a blindingly mineral wine, that almost tastes of ground wet blue slate. Truly a marvelous wine, and a ravishingly delicious partner for a wide swath of foods. 2010 acid-level gymnastic brilliance--the sugar feels almost palpable, but the acid is so intense it finishes decidedly dry and mineral, as if you dozed off next to a stone cutting machine and woke up with a mouth full of stone dust. Just lovely. Peaches for days, but a tactile twist in the cheeks' interior as the acid gets to work on the long finish.
Vivid aromatics ripe tangerine citrus, apple cinnamon, white flowers, and green tea. The palate explodes but remains well balanced, boasting a gorgeous melange of tropic fruits buffered by fantastic slate minerals and citric acidity. The finish is particularly exciting, with endlessly changing lemon/lime/tangerine, fresh green herbs, and fresh cut grass. A wonderful young riesling, with plenty of promise in the cellar. R&M92
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Holiday 2012 Wines; 12/23/2012-12/31/2012 (Santa Fe, NM): Lots of exotic peach, pear and mango notes on the nose. With some air, a layer of petrichor, mineral and lanolin built creating a really nice perfume. The palate was very tropical with a fine mineral cut on the finish. Drinking very well.
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The wine is a golden yellow color in the glass. Exotic aromas abound: white peach, fresh wildflowers, orange zest and hints of clover honey. The acid hits the palate right away, and sticks around through the finish. The acid is lip-smackingly high, but I have to admit: I friggin' love it. The flavors are crazy-good: rich white peach, Granny Smith apple, lime zest, margarita salt, tangerine rind... the flavors go on and on. The level of freshness is absurd. This riesling shows rich fruit but it's laced with tons of acid and minerals for balance. Hints of chestnut on the long finish. I've tasted a ton of 2010 Mosel rieslings, but this is one of my favorites for sure. Classic. I'm going to try and age several bottles of this wine because it will improve for 10, 20 maybe even 30 years. But it's so delicious, I'm not sure if it stands a chance of being left undisturbed for long.
This is sleek and powerful at the same time. Forward nose of apricot, peaches, green apples and mineral notes, quite intense. And then the palate, sweet fruit cut by searing acidity and full body, incredible viscosity; leads to a very long finish. It will get better!!
4/8/2023 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 95 Points
Ramps and Riesling Fest (Washington, DC): Gorgeous depth of apricot and glazed peaches, quince, with rushing minerals. Taut on the palate with a dense texture, and flavors of orange marmalade, lemon peel, such crisp acidity and minerals throughout. Precise, complex, this was gorgeous young and has integrated so well over the years.
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2/27/2021 - Klugi Wine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to last note, just slightly more evolved. Still quite exciting and developing in the glass over time.
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12/3/2017 - Klugi Wine wrote: 93 Points
This bottle came with a stelvin cap, so it was very fresh and (probably) younger than the ones with cork closures.
Heymann Löwenstein excelled in 2010, because this freakish vintage with its extreme levels of acidity but also extract balanced the sometimes off dry style.
The wine mixes fresh apples with some white peach and a little honey. The palate is intense with a lot of slate, acidity and pressure.
I'm excited to try some of the Rötgen and Uhlen from this vintage. Truly amazing wines.
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6/23/2017 - Gargantua wrote: flawed
Ouch, have been aging these, and while this had some nice qualities, it was far too dark and advanced than felt fit, and made me wonder if acetyldehyde hadn't taken over the wine leaving me with a nasty headache soon after drinking and even the next day. Let's hope this bottle is an aberration and the next and last shows clearer and with more peach fruit.
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7/26/2015 - vmad wrote:
Fyldig og kraftfull til å være en tørr riesling fra Mosel. Ble ikke luftet lenge nok til at jeg gir den poeng. Meget god vin. 280 kr
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7/13/2013 - Gargantua wrote:
Day 4-still bangingly good, showing lots of white peach, nectarine, and powdered slate.
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6/13/2013 - Gargantua wrote:
This is trout wine. Fresh corn too would be great. Damn this is good.
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4/16/2013 - Gargantua wrote: 92 Points
Admittedly, this bottle looks like something you would kill a vampire with. But Lord, the contents couldn't be a greater contrast to the blackened wax cork, blood red estate image, and otherworldly silver script--as inside lives a bright, fresh, acidic, a blindingly mineral wine, that almost tastes of ground wet blue slate. Truly a marvelous wine, and a ravishingly delicious partner for a wide swath of foods. 2010 acid-level gymnastic brilliance--the sugar feels almost palpable, but the acid is so intense it finishes decidedly dry and mineral, as if you dozed off next to a stone cutting machine and woke up with a mouth full of stone dust. Just lovely. Peaches for days, but a tactile twist in the cheeks' interior as the acid gets to work on the long finish.
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1/18/2013 - Rob and Meg wrote: 92 Points
Vivid aromatics ripe tangerine citrus, apple cinnamon, white flowers, and green tea. The palate explodes but remains well balanced, boasting a gorgeous melange of tropic fruits buffered by fantastic slate minerals and citric acidity. The finish is particularly exciting, with endlessly changing lemon/lime/tangerine, fresh green herbs, and fresh cut grass. A wonderful young riesling, with plenty of promise in the cellar. R&M92
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12/29/2012 - tooch wrote: 92 Points
Holiday 2012 Wines; 12/23/2012-12/31/2012 (Santa Fe, NM): Same note as before. Really nice expression of riesling...great combination of minerality, fruit and acid.
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12/27/2012 - tooch wrote: 92 Points
Holiday 2012 Wines; 12/23/2012-12/31/2012 (Santa Fe, NM): Another great bottle. Lots of tropical fruit with elegant lanolin and pear tones. Great acidity.
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12/25/2012 - tooch wrote: 92 Points
Holiday 2012 Wines; 12/23/2012-12/31/2012 (Santa Fe, NM): Lots of exotic peach, pear and mango notes on the nose. With some air, a layer of petrichor, mineral and lanolin built creating a really nice perfume. The palate was very tropical with a fine mineral cut on the finish. Drinking very well.
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7/26/2012 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 95 Points
The wine is a golden yellow color in the glass. Exotic aromas abound: white peach, fresh wildflowers, orange zest and hints of clover honey. The acid hits the palate right away, and sticks around through the finish. The acid is lip-smackingly high, but I have to admit: I friggin' love it. The flavors are crazy-good: rich white peach, Granny Smith apple, lime zest, margarita salt, tangerine rind... the flavors go on and on. The level of freshness is absurd. This riesling shows rich fruit but it's laced with tons of acid and minerals for balance. Hints of chestnut on the long finish. I've tasted a ton of 2010 Mosel rieslings, but this is one of my favorites for sure. Classic. I'm going to try and age several bottles of this wine because it will improve for 10, 20 maybe even 30 years. But it's so delicious, I'm not sure if it stands a chance of being left undisturbed for long.
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2/11/2012 - Milos wrote: 94 Points
This is sleek and powerful at the same time. Forward nose of apricot, peaches, green apples and mineral notes, quite intense. And then the palate, sweet fruit cut by searing acidity and full body, incredible viscosity; leads to a very long finish. It will get better!!
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