Weingut Keller

Abts E de Riesling 2011

9.5

2011’s from Keller are simply electric and Abtserde, my favorite bottling is absolutely stunning in this vintage. Abtserde has the power and exoticism of Hubacker and the intense minerality of Morstein. The full package. And each are showcased here seamlessly. After a short decant it’s bursting with intense juicy layers of stone fruits, wet stones and key lime. The palate is ripping with citrus inflicted acids, killer vibrancy, texture and stunning length. And still so young! Amazing future. — 23 days ago

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Winzerhof Thörle

Hölle Riesling 2020

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Huge expressive stunning nose. Deep fleshy minerals. Lime zest. Minerals. Pink grapefruit. Other types of citrus. Nuanced, layered and complex. Juicy, dense and very concentrated with amazing sap and freshness. Super citric and jaw droppingly pure. Citrus flesh really pronounced on the nose. Wow this is so structured. More than Probstey and Schlossberg and it starts out closed but also has the icing on cake texture of elite Riesling. But the finish is clipped for now. A lovely airy saline limestone now emanates from the glass. Hint of barely ripe tropical fruit. Needs massive air, especially on the palate. The finesse is starting to come through as is some ripe sweet citrus fruit. Inner mouth aromas are also developing. I’ll be back. — a month ago

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