Josef Bernard Kieren

Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling

8.715 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Mosel, Germany
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Eric Hwang

If it didn't say Kabinett on the label, I would have guess it was a Spätlese. Pale onion skin color, aromas of orange blossom and a bit of petrol. Tangerine and lime with an oily texture and enough crisp acidity to balance the sweetness.

If it didn't say Kabinett on the label, I would have guess it was a Spätlese. Pale onion skin color, aromas of orange blossom and a bit of petrol. Tangerine and lime with an oily texture and enough crisp acidity to balance the sweetness.

Mar 24th, 2015
Christopher Olin

OK, it's an '11, and so while I'd like the acids to be really searing my face off, this still has great minerality and quite a lot of acidity given the vintage

OK, it's an '11, and so while I'd like the acids to be really searing my face off, this still has great minerality and quite a lot of acidity given the vintage

Feb 5th, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.8

Hard to believe I paid only $12 for this. All sorts of citrus and flinty goodness. Drink more riesling!

Hard to believe I paid only $12 for this. All sorts of citrus and flinty goodness. Drink more riesling!

Jul 25th, 2014
Cara Patricia

GM/Partner/Head Sommelier at Les Clos San Francisco

9.6

With green Thai curry

With green Thai curry

Mar 4th, 2014
Andrew Harris

Candid lime med plus acid 8,5 alc

Candid lime med plus acid 8,5 alc

May 7th, 2013
Daniel Steilen

Ok accompaniment to buffalo chicken. Not quite enough acidity to balance residual sugar

Ok accompaniment to buffalo chicken. Not quite enough acidity to balance residual sugar

Jan 11th, 2017
Scott Tallman

A bit too sweet for what I want from a Kabinett, but good acid and decent minerality.

A bit too sweet for what I want from a Kabinett, but good acid and decent minerality.

Nov 1st, 2014
Kathrine Browne

Really sweet, but nicely acidic

Really sweet, but nicely acidic

Aug 22nd, 2013
Michael Aslanides

Michael had this 4 years ago

Michael had this 4 years ago

Mar 15th, 2021
Mike Muña

Mike had this 10 years ago

Mike had this 10 years ago

Nov 27th, 2014