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Monthly Tasting Group LTB 2012-06; Germany, Pfalz

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Tasted May 24, 2012 by Zweder with 237 views

Introduction

All wines were tasted not blind.

Flight 1 (2 notes)

White
2007 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Deidesheimer Kieselberg Riesling Trocken Germany, Pfalz
84 points
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.
White
2008 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling F.P. Buhl Germany, Pfalz
83 points
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.

Flight 2 (2 notes)

White
2008 Dr. Wehrheim Buntsandstein Weissburgunder S trocken Germany, Pfalz
84 points
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.
White
2007 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz vom Buntsandstein Riesling Spätlese trocken Germany, Pfalz
86 points
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.

Flight 3 (1 note)

White
2007 Dr. Wehrheim Chardonnay Spätlese trocken Germany, Pfalz
87 points
A lot of grasses, flowers and pineapple in the bouquet. On the palate tart apple and lime. High concentration. Focused wine.

Flight 4 (3 notes)

White
2008 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Böhlig Riesling Germany, Pfalz
88 points
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.
White
2007 Reichsrat Von Buhl Forster Pechstein Riesling Großes Gewächs Germany, Pfalz
91 points
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.
White
2008 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz vom Rotliegenden Riesling Spätlese trocken Germany, Pfalz
88 points
Tropical fruits and a bit limestone in the bouquet. On the palate tart citrus and apple. Very good, but not extremely complex wine.

Flight 5 (1 note)

Red
2007 Friedrich Becker Spätburgunder Trocken Germany, Pfalz
85 points
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.

Flight 6 (2 notes)

Red
2006 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz Spätburgunder Spätlese trocken Germany, Pfalz
86 points
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.
Red
2005 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz vom Muschelkalk Spätburgunder Trocken "R" Germany, Pfalz
86 points
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.

Flight 7 (2 notes)

White - Off-dry
2008 Müller-Catoir Haardter Herzog Rieslaner Spätlese Germany, Pfalz
91 points
Not many notes. Apricots in the bouquet. On the palate a lot of pineapple. Good sweetness and also a lot of acidity. Very clean.
White - Off-dry
2007 Darting Ungsteiner Honigsäckel Scheurebe Auslese Germany, Pfalz
89 points
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.

Flight 8 (1 note)

White - Off-dry
2008 Weingut Pfeffingen Scheurebe Spätlese Germany, Pfalz
85 points
Light bouquet with some candy flavors and smoke. On the palate the same impressions. Pleasant, but not really complex.
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