Kaefferkopf
Grand Cru d'Alsace Riesling
Alsace, France
Hazy and almost color of wet hay, this did not present as a very attractive wine. But looks, as we all know, can often be deceiving. In fact, this was a gift for the senses! On the nose, I detected the presence of brettanomyces but it was kept well in check. The real story was the bruised apple, Bosc pear, lemon citrus, decaying flowers, wet stone, and spices. I didn’t want to stop smelling my glass! On the palate, slightly over ripened Pome fruits, lemons, earth and spices. Super dry. High acid. Long, long finish. What a wine! This was a killer pairing with scallops & white fish ceviche accompanied with roasted Brussels sprouts & crispy leeks. Drinking at or near peak but should last for years.
Hazy and almost color of wet hay, this did not present as a very attractive wine. But looks, as we all know, can often be deceiving. In fact, this was a gift for the senses! On the nose, I detected the presence of brettanomyces but it was kept well in check. The real story was the bruised apple, Bosc pear, lemon citrus, decaying flowers, wet stone, and spices. I didn’t want to stop smelling my glass! On the palate, slightly over ripened Pome fruits, lemons, earth and spices. Super dry. High acid. Long, long finish. What a wine! This was a killer pairing with scallops & white fish ceviche accompanied with roasted Brussels sprouts & crispy leeks. Drinking at or near peak but should last for years.
Oct 21st, 2020
Gorgeous Riesling! Tight but showed beautifully after decanting. Dry, round, and punchy.
Gorgeous Riesling! Tight but showed beautifully after decanting. Dry, round, and punchy.
Dec 2nd, 2018
Lemon juice with a finish of grapefruit rind. Trying to place the rock we're tasting as well...granite? Winery = Geschickt
Lemon juice with a finish of grapefruit rind. Trying to place the rock we're tasting as well...granite? Winery = Geschickt
Aug 28th, 2016Tangy, bright, great body. Drank it at L'Un des Sens in Colmar.
Tangy, bright, great body. Drank it at L'Un des Sens in Colmar.
Nov 26th, 2014
beautiful 2015 at 6036 in Paris! A perfect wedding with Haruka's delights!
beautiful 2015 at 6036 in Paris! A perfect wedding with Haruka's delights!
Nov 24th, 2017
