Still showing lots of creamy apples, pear, and peach fruit, medium sweetness with a medium+ acid, and long, interesting finish of petrol, slate, and honey.
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Very pale yellow. Floral nose of apple, pear and lime. Creamy apple and peach on the palate, well balanced by acids. Pleasing, lengthy finish. A bit sweeter than I would prefer, but a nice wine, nonetheless.
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This was nice enough with our Thai green curry, but I would've enjoyed it more with a bit more acid, a bit less sugar (yeah, this does seem more Spatlesisch), and more detail (there's some stone, but it's buried under the baby fat). Probably more interesting and satisfying in 3-4+ years.
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Unscrewed and pour. Very very light straw colour in the glass with some bubbles. Getting lyches, apricots, with some green apples. Grapefruits, pears, and some minerals on the palate. The acidity hangs in there with some of the sweetness; very good finish. Could proabably benefit a couple more years.
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Unscrewed and poured. Apple aroma with sharp citrus undertones. Sweet, interesting flavor profile with elements of apple, stone fruit, lime. Tingly mineral finish.
Sweetness/acid is just a little out of balance but I think that's due to a lack of the latter rather than too much of the former. Despite that shortcoming, this is an excellent, interesting wine.
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Just tried briefly. Didn't get a chance to really evaluate it enough for a rating, but I did like it. Probably a bit on the sweet side for a Kabinett, but not unreasonably so.
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Unscrewed and poured. Decent nose with hints of petrol, peach, and citrus. On the palate, sweet peach and pear flavors with hints of citrus. Finishes with nice zip. Lacks precision and steeliness, but definitely a pleasant quaffer.
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Tasty! Drinking great on a pop and pour - white fruits, grapefruit and minerals on a refreshing palate. Lacking a touch of precision but no complaints - works great as a beach cocktail.
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Just about everything is right here. Expressive nose, pale gold color, complexity, some sugar balanced by minerality and good acidity. Lengthy finish. An outstanding value at less than 15 bucks.
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This is lovely with a complex nose of smoked apricots, pineapple & coconut, moth balls, which oddly doesn't detract from the wine, and diesel fumes. The term 'seeing something again for the first time' comes to mind each time I open a bottle of German riesling, I forget how gorgeous these wines can be. At 8 degrees alcohol, the Christoffel floods the palate with a medium body, a sugary mouthfeel nicely balanced by mouth-watering acidity, and a shortish finish. Nice wine indeed.
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Light gold color. Pop and pour. Drank 1 glass on 3 consecutive nights. Nose shows fresh flowers, sour apple, lemon, just a hint of petrol, mineral. The palate is tart, slightly sweet, apple, lemon, citrus, very light petrol, mineral. Young, primary, delicious, great QPR. Score is consistent throughout the 3 days.
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B&L's Housewarming - Kabinetts and Bordeaux Blends (Brad's Place): A nice wine. Not quite top-drawer when it comes to 2009 Kabinetts (you need to look to Egon Muller or Willi Schaefer for that in my book), but this clearly has good potential. From a screw-capped bottle, I opened this two days before serving, poured myself a small tasting portion and put the cap back, but it really needed at least another two days more of slow-o. At least the wine had opened up a lot though. What started out as a tightly coiled ball of grape-sugars and primary fruit had developed a very floral, almost sweetly perfumed nose, with notes of elderflower, chamomile and osmanthus, along with some ripe gooseberry and white fruit scents, a waft of meadow grass and then good dose of limestoney mineral. Attractive stuff. The palate certainly showed the ripeness of the vintage. It was rich for a Kabinett, still very primary, but this was really well-balanced with a bright, tingly acid spine running through green apple and pear notes which, like the nose, were laced with more limestoney mineral and a twist of spice. It lacked a bit of authority and conviction at the finish I thought. Still though, very nice for such a young Kabinett. It needs tons of time yet, and should improve considerably in the next 5 years or so.
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Pretty much exactly what you expect to get. Luscious tropical fruit with spatlese-like richness enlivened by a sparkling neon energy. Sunshine and joy in a bottle.
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Drank 2 weeks ago with a rich pork tenderloin dish. No formal notes save to record that this was an very nice (textbook? modern textbook?) Kabinett worth buying again. Vintage @ Santana Row always has an interesting selection and generally yuppie pricing, this bottle being a better value than most of the store.
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very light yellow color with a slight spritz. nose is full of white peach and flowers. spritzy palate. starts off with lots of lychee fruit, rich apricots and white peaches. the low alcohol makes this really easy to sip and the medium+ acid keeps it fresh and light on its feet. all the while, the flavors are so focused and pure. finishes long, crisp with minerals and slate. opened up more with time and air. this will be even better in a few years. second day: brighter, showing more acid.
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Wines with Old friends (Hamilton, NJ): nose: precise and aromatic nose of white fruits, pears, bits of apples, loads of minerals, and some bits of white florals
taste: good depth with a excellent lighter feel and medium+ acidity with tones of white fruits, apples, all sorts of minerals, wet stones, and some bits of pears
overall: a excellent kabinett. Well balanced on both the nose and palate with good depth as well. On the young side, but accessible as the acidity isn't too much right now, but more refreshing
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8/16/2020 - R2-D2 wrote: 90 Points
Still showing lots of creamy apples, pear, and peach fruit, medium sweetness with a medium+ acid, and long, interesting finish of petrol, slate, and honey.
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5/28/2016 - wculpepper Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very pale yellow. Floral nose of apple, pear and lime. Creamy apple and peach on the palate, well balanced by acids. Pleasing, lengthy finish. A bit sweeter than I would prefer, but a nice wine, nonetheless.
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4/24/2015 - GalvezGuy Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistent with previous notes
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8/8/2014 - Weston3220 Likes this wine:
Mosel Riesling yes for sure, the palate has the residual sugar of a it, nose is beautiful, wish it was bone dry for my palate as that is what I like
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11/27/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fairly typical Mosel Riesling. Dominated by peach flavors, with some citrus. A bit on the sweet side for a Kabinett, but nicely balanced by acidity.
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10/30/2013 - Charlie Pendejo wrote:
This was nice enough with our Thai green curry, but I would've enjoyed it more with a bit more acid, a bit less sugar (yeah, this does seem more Spatlesisch), and more detail (there's some stone, but it's buried under the baby fat). Probably more interesting and satisfying in 3-4+ years.
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9/7/2013 - AMC Eagle wrote: 90 Points
Unscrewed and pour. Very very light straw colour in the glass with some bubbles. Getting lyches, apricots, with some green apples. Grapefruits, pears, and some minerals on the palate. The acidity hangs in there with some of the sweetness; very good finish. Could proabably benefit a couple more years.
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8/26/2013 - wineshlub wrote: 89 Points
Unscrewed and poured. Apple aroma with sharp citrus undertones. Sweet, interesting flavor profile with elements of apple, stone fruit, lime. Tingly mineral finish.
Sweetness/acid is just a little out of balance but I think that's due to a lack of the latter rather than too much of the former. Despite that shortcoming, this is an excellent, interesting wine.
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7/28/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine:
Just tried briefly. Didn't get a chance to really evaluate it enough for a rating, but I did like it. Probably a bit on the sweet side for a Kabinett, but not unreasonably so.
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4/27/2013 - flea wrote: 89 Points
Feels like a bit higher RS than expected for a Kab but good stone fruit and refreshing. Drinking well right now.
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4/19/2013 - GalvezGuy wrote: 89 Points
Unscrewed and poured. Decent nose with hints of petrol, peach, and citrus. On the palate, sweet peach and pear flavors with hints of citrus. Finishes with nice zip. Lacks precision and steeliness, but definitely a pleasant quaffer.
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2/28/2013 - pifcho Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasty! Drinking great on a pop and pour - white fruits, grapefruit and minerals on a refreshing palate. Lacking a touch of precision but no complaints - works great as a beach cocktail.
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1/20/2013 - jeffal66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Just about everything is right here. Expressive nose, pale gold color, complexity, some sugar balanced by minerality and good acidity. Lengthy finish. An outstanding value at less than 15 bucks.
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12/23/2012 - btock Likes this wine: 90 Points
A good Kab, not as bright as the '07 version which I liked very much but in condition and drinking well. Golden hues, juicy.
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10/11/2012 - kanjimoti wrote: 89 Points
This is lovely with a complex nose of smoked apricots, pineapple & coconut, moth balls, which oddly doesn't detract from the wine, and diesel fumes. The term 'seeing something again for the first time' comes to mind each time I open a bottle of German riesling, I forget how gorgeous these wines can be. At 8 degrees alcohol, the Christoffel floods the palate with a medium body, a sugary mouthfeel nicely balanced by mouth-watering acidity, and a shortish finish. Nice wine indeed.
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8/2/2012 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Consistent with previous note. Drinking very well.
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4/27/2012 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Light gold color. Pop and pour. Drank 1 glass on 3 consecutive nights. Nose shows fresh flowers, sour apple, lemon, just a hint of petrol, mineral. The palate is tart, slightly sweet, apple, lemon, citrus, very light petrol, mineral. Young, primary, delicious, great QPR. Score is consistent throughout the 3 days.
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10/23/2011 - chablis28 wrote: 89 Points
This is really nice but a little more in spatlese territory than I might prefer. I buy Kabinett to get Kabinett.
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9/5/2011 - cbuhlman wrote:
no notes, but I remember we liked this quite a bit, this is an excellent Mosel Kabinett. 93+
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8/6/2011 - Bbndk wrote: 91 Points
Very nice mineral mosel white
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7/29/2011 - Dbrane wrote: 84 Points
Rather ripe and sweet. I didn't get the spiciness of this plot though. However, this is quintessentially a Mosel from the exuberant floral nose.
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7/29/2011 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
B&L's Housewarming - Kabinetts and Bordeaux Blends (Brad's Place): A nice wine. Not quite top-drawer when it comes to 2009 Kabinetts (you need to look to Egon Muller or Willi Schaefer for that in my book), but this clearly has good potential. From a screw-capped bottle, I opened this two days before serving, poured myself a small tasting portion and put the cap back, but it really needed at least another two days more of slow-o. At least the wine had opened up a lot though. What started out as a tightly coiled ball of grape-sugars and primary fruit had developed a very floral, almost sweetly perfumed nose, with notes of elderflower, chamomile and osmanthus, along with some ripe gooseberry and white fruit scents, a waft of meadow grass and then good dose of limestoney mineral. Attractive stuff. The palate certainly showed the ripeness of the vintage. It was rich for a Kabinett, still very primary, but this was really well-balanced with a bright, tingly acid spine running through green apple and pear notes which, like the nose, were laced with more limestoney mineral and a twist of spice. It lacked a bit of authority and conviction at the finish I thought. Still though, very nice for such a young Kabinett. It needs tons of time yet, and should improve considerably in the next 5 years or so.
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7/17/2011 - wineguy58 wrote: 90 Points
lychee, peaches, creamy texture and good weight spritz across the tongue. Would like to see this with some age on it.
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5/16/2011 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 90 Points
Pretty much exactly what you expect to get. Luscious tropical fruit with spatlese-like richness enlivened by a sparkling neon energy. Sunshine and joy in a bottle.
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4/17/2011 - silton wrote:
Drank 2 weeks ago with a rich pork tenderloin dish. No formal notes save to record that this was an very nice (textbook? modern textbook?) Kabinett worth buying again. Vintage @ Santana Row always has an interesting selection and generally yuppie pricing, this bottle being a better value than most of the store.
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2/20/2011 - cbuhlman wrote: 91 Points
pale straw, cameo apple, pear and honey with petrol whiff. finishes long, crisp and mouthwatering. good lift.
Delicious. 91+
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1/28/2011 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 91 Points
very light yellow color with a slight spritz. nose is full of white peach and flowers. spritzy palate. starts off with lots of lychee fruit, rich apricots and white peaches. the low alcohol makes this really easy to sip and the medium+ acid keeps it fresh and light on its feet. all the while, the flavors are so focused and pure. finishes long, crisp with minerals and slate. opened up more with time and air. this will be even better in a few years. second day: brighter, showing more acid.
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6/24/2010 - KeithAkers wrote: 90 Points
Wines with Old friends (Hamilton, NJ): nose: precise and aromatic nose of white fruits, pears, bits of apples, loads of minerals, and some bits of white florals
taste: good depth with a excellent lighter feel and medium+ acidity with tones of white fruits, apples, all sorts of minerals, wet stones, and some bits of pears
overall: a excellent kabinett. Well balanced on both the nose and palate with good depth as well. On the young side, but accessible as the acidity isn't too much right now, but more refreshing
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