Wine Education Service - Classic German Rieslings

Presented by Vivienne Franks

• 2007 Riffel Binger Scharlachberg Riesling Quarzit - Spätlese trocken 86 Points

  Germany, Rheinhessen

  Greenish silver with a slight spritz.
  Fragrant, mineral, fruity.
  Youthful fruity attack, citrus and passion fruit, lots of acidity, quite complex, quiet long. Would benefit from keeping

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• 2007 Asbach-Kretschmer Hallgartener Hendelberg Riesling Spätlese trocken 86 Points

  Germany, Rheingau

  Greenish silver.
  Fragrant, pungent even, mineral, fruity, spicy, powerful.
  Fruity attack, youthful, quite a lot of acidity, refreshing bitterness in the finish, very long.

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• 2007 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 89 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Greenish silver.
  Mineral, lemon, grapefruit, a bit closed.
  Fruity, refreshing, good acidity, definite sweetness, classy, good length.

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• 2006 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Drachenstein Riesling Kabinett 91 Points

  Germany, Rheingau

  Grey greenish silver.
  Developed complex nose.
  Gorgeous, complex, great presence, good length.

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• 1992 Michael Schäfer Burg-Layer Schloßkapelle Riesling Kabinett 94 Points

  Germany, Nahe

  Gold tinged with green.
  A nose to die for, floral and complex, stunning.
  Lovely complexity, a grown up wine, grapefruit flavours, long.

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• 2006 Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Spätlese 94 Points

  Germany, Rheingau

  Gold tinged with green.
  Sweet grapy nose, heady with a feeling of the countryside.
  Good balance, a beautiful wine, raisins, refreshing, great length.

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• 1988 J.B. Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Spätlese 84 Points

  Germany, Rheingau

  Deep gold.
  A strange nose, paint and thinners.
  The taste is of apples stored a little too long, good length.

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• 2005 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Auslese 92 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Light greenish silver.
  A mineral nose with some sweet fruit.
  Elegant sweetness, good length.

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