Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

One of the signature grapes of Austria, deep lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, spice and fresh citrus notes. On the palate pear, melon and tangy lemon citrus flavors with herb and pepper spice. Well balanced, medium finish ending with mineral tones. Nice value, will benefit with some short term aging. — 3 years ago

Adam Stinson

9.3

So nice finding a delicious new white wine. — 11 years ago

with Tiffany

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9.0

Smoky struck flint wreaths, white peach, fig and lime on the nose. The palate impression is glossy and lusciously-fruited, with a bittersweet, crunchy hint of cassis berries adding to its appeal. The residual sugar is supportive, yet not perceived as outright sweetness. Hints of smoke persist intriguingly in a lingering finish. This lovely example of “hidden sweetness” in Riesling – coincidentally harboring the same 17 grams of residual sugar as its vintage 2016 predecessor – weighs in at slightly higher alcohol (exactly 12%) but preserves a nice sense of lift to accompany its animating juiciness. The source this year is half from Hexamer’s Schlossböckelheimer In den Felsen and half from a nearly adjacent portion of Schlossböckelheimer Mühlberg owned by a semi-retired grower whom Hexamer says farms conscientiously and is proud of the grapes he sells. (David Schildknecht, Vinous, April 2019) — 6 years ago

Jeff McKenzie

9.4

Excellent. Would buy again — 7 years ago

with Elaine

Kevin Ross

9.8

Scents of sweet lemon, white flowers, lemon zest. Full bodied on palate with a delicate honeyed nuance. Flavors of fresh lemons and lemon pits. The finish has a nice minerality to it and there is an herbal note to the finish as well. Well balanced, nothing overpowers anything else and though the wine is rich it remains light in its feet. Love it! — 11 years ago