Monthly Tasting Group LTB 2012-06; Germany, Pfalz

All wines were tasted not blind.

• 2007 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Deidesheimer Kieselberg Riesling Trocken 84 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Citrus, minerals, a bit smoke and a bit sparkling in the nose. Also a bit sparkling in the mouth. Firm amount of acidity, tart lemon and minerals like slate and flint stone.

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• 2008 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling F.P. Buhl 83 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Pineapples, flowers and white fruits like pear in the bouquet. On the palate a bit fat, tropical fruits, a lot of acidity and a touch of sweetness in the finish.

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• 2008 Dr. Wehrheim Buntsandstein Weissburgunder S trocken 84 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  In the bouquet a bit stinky, pineapples, apples, honey and minerals. On the palate a bit fat, tart lemon, minerals. The acidity is almost overwhelming, even though there is a touch of sweetness in the finish.

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• 2007 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz vom Buntsandstein Riesling Spätlese trocken 86 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Tropical flavors and minerals in the bouquet. On the palate tart lime and lemon, candy acidity and a touch of mint. Clean wine with not an extremely long finish.

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• 2007 Dr. Wehrheim Chardonnay Spätlese trocken 87 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  A lot of grasses, flowers and pineapple in the bouquet. On the palate tart apple and lime. High concentration. Focused wine.

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• 2008 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Böhlig Riesling 88 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  There are minerals in the reticent bouquet. On the palate firm citrus, very ripe fruits and a touch of sweetness. Good length, but not extremely complex.

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• 2007 Reichsrat Von Buhl Forster Pechstein Riesling Großes Gewächs 91 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Beautiful bouquet with minerals and ripe tropical fruits. On the palate a concentrated wine with tart lime, tropical fruits and tight minerals. A bit sparkling. Powerful yet elegant wine with a long finish. Beautiful and still very youthful wine.

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• 2008 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz vom Rotliegenden Riesling Spätlese trocken 88 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Tropical fruits and a bit limestone in the bouquet. On the palate tart citrus and apple. Very good, but not extremely complex wine.

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• 2007 Friedrich Becker Spätburgunder Trocken 85 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Red forest fruits in the bouquet as well as the mouth. Some spiciness and minerals. Mild acidity and soft tannin. Fairly basic, but well made wine.

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• 2006 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz Spätburgunder Spätlese trocken 86 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  A bit of barnyard and red forest fruits in the bouquet. Same on the palate. Some minerals, ok acidity, a touch of oak and some bitterness as well. Medium length.

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• 2005 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz vom Muschelkalk Spätburgunder Trocken "R" 86 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  A bit stinky bouquet with flint stone minerals and smoke. On the palate intense ripe fruits, some bitterness and a bit drying but soft tannin.

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• 2008 Müller-Catoir Haardter Herzog Rieslaner Spätlese 91 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Not many notes. Apricots in the bouquet. On the palate a lot of pineapple. Good sweetness and also a lot of acidity. Very clean.

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• 2007 Darting Ungsteiner Honigsäckel Scheurebe Auslese 89 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Very special bouquet with a lot of flowers and honey. On the palate beautiful sweetness and good acidity. Tangerine. Sweet in the finish. A very pleasant and well balanced wine.

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• 2008 Weingut Pfeffingen Scheurebe Spätlese 85 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Light bouquet with some candy flavors and smoke. On the palate the same impressions. Pleasant, but not really complex.

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