German Wines with Lisa Tupetz
Tasted Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by brigcampbell with 147 views
Introduction
This was quite the education for someone that has a complete lack of understanding and appreciation for German wines. The sparklers were especially noteworthy.
2014 Griesel & Compagnie Grande Réserve
Germany, Hessische Bergstraße
(5/6/2024)
Medium plus golden color showing that it has some age. This bottle immediately reminded me of a big house sparkler.
The aromas on this one are very interesting. Yellow fruit, clay, cut grass and a meaty thing going on that we all wrestled with. It wasn't off-putting by any chance but just intriguing. Cris called it mushroom which is probably the best descriptor. Mostly lemon and pear flavors and has the feel of aged wine.
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2018 Griesel & Compagnie Pinot Blanc Prestige Brut Nature
Germany, Hessische Bergstraße
(5/6/2024)
Does Pinot Blanc get a bad rap? Maybe as a still wines but when done right, as a sparkler it can be quite good. This one is quite good. Shows white flower, I could not decide between Jasmine and honeysuckle flowers but you get the idea. A whiff of soil for added good measure.
This had a light mouth feel and was angular bucking the uninspiring PB reputation.
A number of the others felt this was the best Pinot Blanc, if not the only Pinot Blanc that they've ever liked
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2020 Werther-Windisch Blanc de Blancs Dosage Zero
Germany, Rheinhessen
(5/6/2024)
Wow, this screams small grower champagne. It's lean, angular, and electric. Prevalent lime profile. Citrus pith and bright acidity. Still wound up. Impressive.
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2019 Dr. Heinz Wagner Brut Sekt Traditionelle Flaschengarung 777 MÜM
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
(5/6/2024)
Medium yellow hue. Touch of brioche in the glass. Delicate mouthfeel. Fruity yellow pear and yellow apple. Medium plus acid and frothy finish.
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2022 Margarethenhof Elbling Der Spritzige
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
(5/6/2024)
Elbling? What's that? LOL a rare grape varietal primarily grown in mosel.
Very lightly colored and low alcohol. Nose and palate of yellow apple. Medium acidity and a very prevalent mineral foundation.
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2022 Siegloch Muskateller
Germany, Württemberg
(5/6/2024)
Extraordinary aromas, oily spearmint, herbs garden, and thyme. Light and fruity. As others have noted, there is lychee fruit.
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2020 Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Reserve
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
(5/7/2024)
Right down the middle for a CDR. Crunchy red fruit is a perfect analogy.
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2022 Gut Wilhelmsberg Silvaner
Germany, Franken
(5/7/2024)
The color is light and has a slight green hue to it. No shows a little dried gum. Flavors of pink, grapefruit and citrus. Medium plus acid crisp.
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2020 Siegloch Weissburgunder vogelfrei
Germany, Württemberg
(5/7/2024)
Brassy color, surprisingly for age. Aromas of honeysuckle and or jasmine flour. Medium waiting in good texture, nice complexity. Decent Pinot Blanc.
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2021 Bettina Schumann Grauer Burgunder Famose Schose
Germany, Baden
(5/7/2024)
Very unique on multiple fronts. The color is a different kind of orange, like an orange wine. Has oaknote, very light, aroma. there’s a mocha hint at the end. Interesting geeky wine.
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2020 Bettina Schumann Blauer Spätburgunder Achtkantig
Germany, Baden
(5/7/2024)
Excellent old world style Pinot Noir. Earth tones, right from the get-go. Very well balanced. Dark berry raspberry but not sweet. This is my favorite Pino.
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2020 Gut Wilhelmsberg Spätburgunder Kitzinger Wilhelmsberg
Germany, Franken
(5/7/2024)
Very dark color and modern in presentation. Dried leaves and moss on the nose. Ripe and more fruit.
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2022 Siegloch Riesling Baby Sandhase
Germany, Württemberg
(5/7/2024)
Reminded me of the fruit cocktails that my mom would serve as a kid. It’s not particularly sweet or fruit for just lots of aromas from the orchard. Very entertaining
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2021 Siegloch Riesling Sandhase
Germany, Württemberg
(5/7/2024)
Hints of Brett make me wonder how well this would do sitting in the cellar. Lush and fruity, but not my thing.
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2022 Margarethenhof Ayler Kupp Riesling Schiefermineral trocken
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
(5/7/2024)
Oily nose, clean, and crisp. This is kind of a classic Riesling. Very enjoyable.
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2019 Weingut Dreissigacker Riesling Wunderwerk
Germany, Rheinhessen
(5/7/2024)
There’s a lot going on here. Late harvest, which would imply a suite wine but that’s not the case. It’s dry, beautiful fruit, perfectly balanced with the acid, and the classic petrol note. One of my favorites.
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