Hofgut Falkenstein

Niedermenninger Sonnenberg Spätlese Trocken Spätburgunder

9.064 ratings
8.925 pro ratings
Mosel, Germany
Spätburgunder
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9.3

Such details of the Webers’ approach to Pinot Noir as the layering of whole and crushed clusters in the fermenter and the absence of malolactic transformation, not to mention their Saar sites, have combined for many memorably unique red wines, but I cannot recall one more exciting than this. A whole flower shop of perfume is allied on the nose with penetratingly high-toned kirsch, cherry pit and citrus oils, behind which emerge anticipations of the savory and mineral elements that lend this Pinot’s silken, buoyant and infectiously juicy palate its striking allure. Herbed, salted veal stock and shrimp-shell reduction set the salivary glands pumping, while the layering and dynamic interaction of floral, pit-fruited, citric and stony elements delivers almost kaleidoscopic complexity on the vibrant and refreshing finish. (David Schildknecht, Vinous, May 2017)

Such details of the Webers’ approach to Pinot Noir as the layering of whole and crushed clusters in the fermenter and the absence of malolactic transformation, not to mention their Saar sites, have combined for many memorably unique red wines, but I cannot recall one more exciting than this. A whole flower shop of perfume is allied on the nose with penetratingly high-toned kirsch, cherry pit and citrus oils, behind which emerge anticipations of the savory and mineral elements that lend this Pinot’s silken, buoyant and infectiously juicy palate its striking allure. Herbed, salted veal stock and shrimp-shell reduction set the salivary glands pumping, while the layering and dynamic interaction of floral, pit-fruited, citric and stony elements delivers almost kaleidoscopic complexity on the vibrant and refreshing finish. (David Schildknecht, Vinous, May 2017)

Oct 30th, 2017
Mike Lucia

Assistant Winemaker Copain Wines

8.8

Bring on the stems!

Bring on the stems!

2 people found it helpfulNov 4th, 2014
James Casey

I've yet to be convinced by German Pinot noir. Too often acidic with far too much oak. This though, takes a more Beaujolaisian approach. Fun.

I've yet to be convinced by German Pinot noir. Too often acidic with far too much oak. This though, takes a more Beaujolaisian approach. Fun.

2 people found it helpfulOct 16th, 2014
Manuel Tlacoxolal

Better with nice company.

Better with nice company.

Sep 2nd, 2015
Marshal White

Wirklich lecker. Sometimes you just want a wine that fucking tastes like stems, and in that department, this delivers. Probably would benefit from some time to mellow out; I'm drinking it on day four after opening.

Wirklich lecker. Sometimes you just want a wine that fucking tastes like stems, and in that department, this delivers. Probably would benefit from some time to mellow out; I'm drinking it on day four after opening.

May 22nd, 2015
Jason Charles

Clouds

Clouds

Apr 19th, 2015
Amanda Rehn

Happy birthday to me. Love the raspberry, mushroom forest floor bonanza.

Happy birthday to me. Love the raspberry, mushroom forest floor bonanza.

Dec 28th, 2014
Stephanie Losee

I really loved this one--not what I would have chosen on my own. Good one Bi-Rite--gonna do this again.

I really loved this one--not what I would have chosen on my own. Good one Bi-Rite--gonna do this again.

Dec 27th, 2014
Amanda Rehn

Dare you to pick it blind.....
Amazing, love it !

Dare you to pick it blind.....
Amazing, love it !

Nov 19th, 2014
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

7.0

Sadly I'm 0 for 3 on this wine. I know I'm gonna live it if I ever get a bottle that's not corked.

Sadly I'm 0 for 3 on this wine. I know I'm gonna live it if I ever get a bottle that's not corked.

Nov 15th, 2014