Aaron Tan

9.8

Those who know me well know just how much I adore the wines, the family, and the place. There’s a certain magic at Keller, one that many fellow Riesling-lovers can attest to. But this bottle, this 17’ Kirchspiel, holds a little more weight than most for me. Not just because it’s an extraordinary vintage, though it most certainly is. But because I was there working harvest that year

Sorting the Kirchspiel fruit was relentless work. Many passes. No shortcuts. We removed anything botrytised and hail-afflicted, every last questionable berry. Pressing was just as meticulous: whole bunch, long and slow cycles, gentle pressures (never exceeding 1.8 bar) to keep the botrytis influence to an absolute minimum. It was all about purity. And purity is exactly what defines the 17’ Kirchspiel.

I’ve had this wine a number of times, but this bottle, slow-oxed since lunch, was something else. A near-perfect showing. Lemon, grapefruit, flint, and white floral, all wrapped up in a saline, chalk-laden precision that feels like liquid geology. Every element in place, nothing extraneous. A dense, electric core of energy, though slightly quieter than its rowdier siblings. The structure is packed, tightly coiled, and unmistakably Kirchspiel.

Effortless energy, but born from backbreaking work. Very worth it. — 7 hours ago

Rachel Nesti

9.0

sweet but not annoyingly so. crisp and refreshing and good for dessert! — a month ago

Willem Booij

9.5

Kleur: Helder lichtgeel met groene reflecties.

Neus: Aroma’s van rijpe peer, citrusvruchten zoals citroen en grapefruit, aangevuld met subtiele minerale tonen.

Smaak: In de mond presenteert de wijn zich slank en verfrissend, met sappige smaken van ananas, mango en limoen. De levendige zuurgraad zorgt voor een harmonieuze balans tussen zoetheid en frisheid, typisch voor een Kabinett-stijl. 

Afdronk: Een aanhoudende, verfrissende afdronk met een minerale ondertoon en een hint van honing.

Deze Riesling is nu al geweldig lekker en zeer toegankelijk, maar heeft ook potentieel om verder te rijpen, waardoor de complexiteit en diepte in de toekomst verder zullen toenemen. — a month ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

Hyped by the store. But can not beat Peter Lauer. 60$ is too much. Quite tart. Austere. Needs open up. — 9 days ago

Zach D

9.2

Delicate nose of white flowers, stone fruit, hint of petrol; palate of peach, apricot, honey; classic; more concentration and complexity would push it higher, but it is enjoyable — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon color with pronounced stone fruit and citrus aromas. On the palate flavors of green apple, pear and citrus with vivid acidity, minerality and spice. Medium finish ending dry with fresh fruit and a touch of stony mineral notes. — a month ago

ESF

9.0

No notes, just a solid Riesling, nothing flashy just well made carving a unique path for upper NY region — 9 days ago

Richard Portes

9.0

17- off-dry, v good fruit, 9.5% — 19 days ago

Lindsey Davis

9.0

Clean and easy, tasty — a month ago

Brada

9.0

Always consistently excellent. — a month ago