2021 to Kupp, unplanned; 4/5/2024-4/8/2024 (Detroit): 9.5% abv Grosse Lage. AP 9. 55° F to start. NOSE: immediately after an otherwise similar Stirn (AP 15) this tells a distinct red-shift in aroma. Lemon and peppermint-poof join green citrus and spearmint; timbered alley on a wharf; sensations of direct sun, photo-phenolic green/yellow/rose/russet preserved in fleur de sel. MOUTH: one weight-class heavier than Stirn (Welter?); slightly more density. Turbulent sweetness nourishes herbal and bitter fresh root crunch (radish, peach.) Replete acidity muscles the action, guaranteeing aerated freshness and unavoidable drinkability.
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This needs about an hour in a decanter to really express itself. It really shines once the reduction and sponti has blown off and it's cooled down below cellar temp. There's just so much cream and stonefruit. The fruit feels like a riper Kabi or Spät but the acid and sugar are firmly on the drier side of Kabinett. It's Lauer, so of course it's delicious.
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Love Florian’s off-dry wines, and this may be my favorite young Kern that I can recall. Subtle aromas of Meyer lemon, lemon blossom, white peach, and a little rubber on the nose. Nuanced flavors of white peach, green apple, and whipped cream on the palate, and a hint of slate minerals on the finish. Though mouth-coating, with a creamy body and good dry extract, the wine’s light spritz and focused, yet explosive acidity provide a nice balance that makes one want to come back for sip after sip. Such a gorgeous wine, can’t wait to see how this develops with age.
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Very nice Kabi style off-dry Riesling. Minerals, some yeast, salt lemon and other citrus including orange. Somewhat reductive, nose is not that expressive for a Riesling. Sweetness and acidity are perfectly balanced, super refreshing.
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Drank alongside Thai food. This bottle seemed to be less sweet than I recall in my memory, but perhaps it may have been the food and environment.
Today this drank similarly in the realm of Lauer's Barrel X, with a sweet and sour balance, preserved lemons and sweetened citrus, also showing some salinity and an almost natty wine essence. Overall, was enjoyable and paired nicely with spicy Thai food, but this did not meet the highs of my first encounter. Perhaps it is starting to shut down and may need some years. 91-92 today.
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Riesling Study Night #2 (1/21/23): Sweet citrus and tropical fruit, tart ripe pineapple and golden kiwi fruit. Very sweet and sour, high racy balancing acidity. Off dry, not too sweet, great balance, just very tasty! In the same realm as Stirn, just a touch more simple, but equally guzzleable. 93-94 today with upside.
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Nose of lemon, grape and apple. Tart, just off dry palate, lots more lemon, hint of herbs, excellent intensity. Well balanced and long mouth watering finish. Hello acid of 2021, just fabulous, not at all searing, great with food. Very high quality.
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4/7/2024 - Putnam Weekley Likes this wine: 93 Points
2021 to Kupp, unplanned; 4/5/2024-4/8/2024 (Detroit): 9.5% abv Grosse Lage. AP 9. 55° F to start.
NOSE: immediately after an otherwise similar Stirn (AP 15) this tells a distinct red-shift in aroma. Lemon and peppermint-poof join green citrus and spearmint; timbered alley on a wharf; sensations of direct sun, photo-phenolic green/yellow/rose/russet preserved in fleur de sel. MOUTH: one weight-class heavier than Stirn (Welter?); slightly more density. Turbulent sweetness nourishes herbal and bitter fresh root crunch (radish, peach.) Replete acidity muscles the action, guaranteeing aerated freshness and unavoidable drinkability.
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9/13/2023 - evjoh Likes this wine:
This needs about an hour in a decanter to really express itself. It really shines once the reduction and sponti has blown off and it's cooled down below cellar temp. There's just so much cream and stonefruit. The fruit feels like a riper Kabi or Spät but the acid and sugar are firmly on the drier side of Kabinett. It's Lauer, so of course it's delicious.
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9/10/2023 - rieslinghoarder Likes this wine: 94 Points
Glassware: Zalto Universal
Prep: Pop n’ pour
Love Florian’s off-dry wines, and this may be my favorite young Kern that I can recall. Subtle aromas of Meyer lemon, lemon blossom, white peach, and a little rubber on the nose. Nuanced flavors of white peach, green apple, and whipped cream on the palate, and a hint of slate minerals on the finish. Though mouth-coating, with a creamy body and good dry extract, the wine’s light spritz and focused, yet explosive acidity provide a nice balance that makes one want to come back for sip after sip. Such a gorgeous wine, can’t wait to see how this develops with age.
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8/30/2023 - Robjes wrote: 90 Points
Very nice Kabi style off-dry Riesling. Minerals, some yeast, salt lemon and other citrus including orange. Somewhat reductive, nose is not that expressive for a Riesling. Sweetness and acidity are perfectly balanced, super refreshing.
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6/13/2023 - Michael Hung Likes this wine:
Drank alongside Thai food. This bottle seemed to be less sweet than I recall in my memory, but perhaps it may have been the food and environment.
Today this drank similarly in the realm of Lauer's Barrel X, with a sweet and sour balance, preserved lemons and sweetened citrus, also showing some salinity and an almost natty wine essence. Overall, was enjoyable and paired nicely with spicy Thai food, but this did not meet the highs of my first encounter. Perhaps it is starting to shut down and may need some years. 91-92 today.
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1/28/2023 - Richard P Howden Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent, very good. Lots of grapefruit in the palate this time, softening to apple in the finish. Mostly very tart, not really even off dry.
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1/21/2023 - Michael Hung Likes this wine: 93 Points
Riesling Study Night #2 (1/21/23): Sweet citrus and tropical fruit, tart ripe pineapple and golden kiwi fruit. Very sweet and sour, high racy balancing acidity. Off dry, not too sweet, great balance, just very tasty! In the same realm as Stirn, just a touch more simple, but equally guzzleable. 93-94 today with upside.
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8/28/2022 - Richard P Howden Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nose of lemon, grape and apple. Tart, just off dry palate, lots more lemon, hint of herbs, excellent intensity. Well balanced and long mouth watering finish. Hello acid of 2021, just fabulous, not at all searing, great with food. Very high quality.
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