Gala Dinner with Joachim Wissler *** & Henschke
Rheingau Gourmet & Wine Festival Hattenheim, Germany
Tasted Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Xavier Auerbach with 459 views
Rheingau Gourmet & Wine Festival Hattenheim, Germany
Tasted Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Xavier Auerbach with 459 views
1989 Weingut Prinz von Hessen Winkeler Hasensprung Riesling Beerenauslese 93 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Beautiful ambergold, lovely spicy aroma of honey and peach, elegant, delicious acidity, depth, intensity and length. Vibrant, finesse, but real 1989 richness.
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2007 Weingut Prinz von Hessen Johannisberger Klaus Riesling Erstes Gewächs 88 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Seems very light, difficult to judge, almost minty, floral, perfumed, good length.
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2007 Fürst Löwenstein Homburger Kallmuth Silvaner Großes Gewächs 92 Points
Germany, Franken
Beautiful, a bit young still, but with great energy and definition, wonderful fruit en finesse, supported by lively minerality. 2011 - 2017.
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2007 Henschke Pinot Gris Littlehampton Innes Vineyard 86 Points
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Delicious aroma, but not so good on the palate, lacks definition and length. Decent.
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2005 Henschke Euphonium Keyneton Estate 90 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Wonderful Rhône blend, very Australian, intense and aromatic, long, well-judged new oak, juicy and elegant, gloriously easy to drink but good depth, red meat, pepper. Crowd pleasing. Now - 2015.
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2005 Henschke Abbotts Prayer 92 Points
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lenswood
Again a Rhône blend, but a clear step up. Pepper and spices, velvety, purple fruit, finely grained tannins, superior length. Now - 2015.
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2004 Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon Cyril Henschke 94 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Deep, mint and eucalyptus, wonderful cassis fruit, perfectly absorbed new oak, great concentration, stylish and velvety, long; quintessential Cabernet, quintessential Barossa. Now - 2029.
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2004 Henschke Shiraz Hill of Grace 99 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Embryonic, but stops you in your tracks. Young and playful, stylish, smooth and rich, wonderfully layered, combines immense power with great finesse. Leaves the taster with a sense of wonder. Magical. Now -2034
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1999 Fürst Löwenstein Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 95 Points
Hungary, Tokaji
Apples, spices, honey, very intense, sweet and concentrated, incredibly young, approaches TBA-weight, very deep and structured. Like a coiled spring. Will last a century.
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