Hofgut Falkenstein
Krettnacher Altenberg Spätlese Trocken Riesling
Mosel, Germany
Tip-toes in with a little kumquat and lemon blossom on the nose, and then, WOW... delivers huge on taste. Beautiful and dry and elegant and great even acidity and lemony. This reminds me of the Morgex Prie Blanc from Ermes Pavese, but with some pineapple also layered in there, and more palate weight. Can't wait for this to age! Impressive purity of fruit. Five minute finish. Great viscosity and brightness.
Tip-toes in with a little kumquat and lemon blossom on the nose, and then, WOW... delivers huge on taste. Beautiful and dry and elegant and great even acidity and lemony. This reminds me of the Morgex Prie Blanc from Ermes Pavese, but with some pineapple also layered in there, and more palate weight. Can't wait for this to age! Impressive purity of fruit. Five minute finish. Great viscosity and brightness.
1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2015The quality of this ~$15 German riesling is astounding! Lime and petrol and some florals on the nose set the stage for a big acid burst on the palate. The finish is long and full of lime and wet rocks. Buy this now and save it for the summer.
The quality of this ~$15 German riesling is astounding! Lime and petrol and some florals on the nose set the stage for a big acid burst on the palate. The finish is long and full of lime and wet rocks. Buy this now and save it for the summer.
May 4th, 2016
Last one, but just bought '15ers for the bar. 👍🏻
Last one, but just bought '15ers for the bar. 👍🏻
Sep 22nd, 2016
Fantastic wine, amazing QPR - can't ask for much else. Green apple dominates with petrol undertones and a dash of kiwi. The acid is sharp at the attack and throughout, full green apple sour experience. Finishes medium, impressive for such low ABV. A very juicy wine (from the alcohol standpoint) - loved pairing it with a creamy oyster stew. Totally played off of the juxtaposition.
Fantastic wine, amazing QPR - can't ask for much else. Green apple dominates with petrol undertones and a dash of kiwi. The acid is sharp at the attack and throughout, full green apple sour experience. Finishes medium, impressive for such low ABV. A very juicy wine (from the alcohol standpoint) - loved pairing it with a creamy oyster stew. Totally played off of the juxtaposition.
Feb 24th, 2016
Floral nose, with a faint herb. The herb scent is there, but seem to be behind the scenes a bit. Clean and dry, with tart apple. Young with the acid being dominant. Cool primary, yet one to let develop.
Floral nose, with a faint herb. The herb scent is there, but seem to be behind the scenes a bit. Clean and dry, with tart apple. Young with the acid being dominant. Cool primary, yet one to let develop.
Jan 14th, 2016
