2017 Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Müller-Burggraef) Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett, Germany, Mosel, Wine Review

This was ordered off the list at Copper in Charlotte, NC. It went quite well with spicy vegetarian Indian cuisine. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has some peach, matchstick and minerality. Medium bodied. Slightly viscous. Strong acidity. On the palate, this is slightly sweet but maybe less than expected which was nice for a Kabinett. Flavors of peach and minerals. Long finish. This is drinking well at this point but should have at least a dozen years left.

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A-

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2017

Current Price:

$60.00USD

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2017 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett, Germany, Mosel, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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A-

Current Price:

$30.00USD

It has been a bit since I tried this producer. The wines used to be everywhere, but they don't seem as prevalent these days at least in the stores I shop in. That is a shame as these are very good and reasonably priced wines. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has slight peach, bits of lemon rind and wet rocks. Medium bodied. Slightly viscous. On the palate, this is quite tasty. Lemons, minerals and slight peach. Good acidity. Long finish. This drinks easily on its own (9% abv) but also will work well with lots of food. Thai food would be a great choice.

2015 Joh. Jos. Prüm Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett, Germany, Mosel, Wine Review

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2015

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$32.00USD

From one of the premier German Riesling producers. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is wonderful with slight pineapple, peach and wet rocks. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is slightly sweet (demi-sec). Slightly viscous texture. Flavors of peach and grapefruit with a touch of smoke and lots of minerals. Long finish. Delicious. This drinks well now and should continue to for the next twelve to fifteen years. It will work with a wide variety of foods from aperitifs to dessert or just on its own. Grilled prawns would be a nice match.

2015 Zilliken (Forstmeister Geltz) Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett #9, Germany, Mosel, Wine Review

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2015

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$30.00USD

Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice. Fresh and young. Pears, slight peach, and some minerality.. Slightly viscous texture but balanced with crisp acidity. Sweet, could easily be a Spatlese. Long finish. This wine still seems quite primary. It went well with Japanese Tofu and vegetables. It will still improve over the next ten years and be good drinking for the next twenty or more.

2017 Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Müller-Burggraef) Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett, Germany, Mosel, Wine Review

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