Koehler-Ruprecht
Kallstadter Saumagen R Spätlese Trocken Riesling
Pfalz, Germany
@Dominik SonaYou're the best! Walks off into the cellar, comes out carrying a massive bottle in a sleeve that could barely cover the label. I just love how ridiculous magnum riesling bottles look! I mean, we could see that it's a Koehler-Ruprecht for sure and the table shot straight to a warm vintage on the first sip (warm finish). Didn't take long for Franzi to identify the vintage and the rest of the pieces fell together subsequently (the body = spatlese, forget identifying the "R"). Guess making wines at the winery itself helps 😂
What to say about this wine? It's pretty intense, but the acidity and minerals kept it in check. Finely strung with pitch-perfect tension. This is the kind of wine that needs very little to push it over the edge into the hedonistic territory. Begs for time (like other 09's), as it's true elegance only revealed itself with air (bring on the crushed rocks and chamomile!). The nose is deep, with exotic fruit aromas, flint, toasted almond, florals, and that classic KR funk. Immense palate with lots of lychee and grapefruit, plus superb minerality with air. Creamy and long finish. Yes, the wine finishes a little warm and could be touch more focus, but it's a real class act for 09'! Power without weight, if you ask me.
@Dominik SonaYou're the best! Walks off into the cellar, comes out carrying a massive bottle in a sleeve that could barely cover the label. I just love how ridiculous magnum riesling bottles look! I mean, we could see that it's a Koehler-Ruprecht for sure and the table shot straight to a warm vintage on the first sip (warm finish). Didn't take long for Franzi to identify the vintage and the rest of the pieces fell together subsequently (the body = spatlese, forget identifying the "R"). Guess making wines at the winery itself helps 😂
What to say about this wine? It's pretty intense, but the acidity and minerals kept it in check. Finely strung with pitch-perfect tension. This is the kind of wine that needs very little to push it over the edge into the hedonistic territory. Begs for time (like other 09's), as it's true elegance only revealed itself with air (bring on the crushed rocks and chamomile!). The nose is deep, with exotic fruit aromas, flint, toasted almond, florals, and that classic KR funk. Immense palate with lots of lychee and grapefruit, plus superb minerality with air. Creamy and long finish. Yes, the wine finishes a little warm and could be touch more focus, but it's a real class act for 09'! Power without weight, if you ask me.
2009 Spatlese R Trocken. Just awesome. Creamy, minerality, yellow fruits. One of the best Rieslings I have ever tasted.
2009 Spatlese R Trocken. Just awesome. Creamy, minerality, yellow fruits. One of the best Rieslings I have ever tasted.
1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2015
In case you thought that dry German Rieslings were a recent fad you're wrong--this wine kept improving throughout the evening--a major triumph at over 22 years of age!
In case you thought that dry German Rieslings were a recent fad you're wrong--this wine kept improving throughout the evening--a major triumph at over 22 years of age!
1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2014
Confit lime skin, showing some paraffin oil, screaming acid to go along with the ripeness of the fruit. Outstanding wine.
Confit lime skin, showing some paraffin oil, screaming acid to go along with the ripeness of the fruit. Outstanding wine.
Jan 28th, 20172008 "R" (Reserve).
2008 "R" (Reserve).
Oct 30th, 2014
Bright straw yellow colour in the glass.
Although this wine has lovely hints of cottoncandy, rockdust and bigtime candied citrusnotes on the nose, it really impresses for combining its subdued richness, depth and complexity with a magnificent saline, savoury, stony, acidic and bonedry mouthfeel. The long and balanced finish echoes all of the above, while gorgeous citruspeel bitterness, tonic water, wet rocks, iodine and some woolly, earthy funk are added in the mix.
A wonderful example of traditional and restrained dry Riesling.
Even better after two hours of air and when served slightly warmer than refrigerator temperature.
Bright straw yellow colour in the glass.
Although this wine has lovely hints of cottoncandy, rockdust and bigtime candied citrusnotes on the nose, it really impresses for combining its subdued richness, depth and complexity with a magnificent saline, savoury, stony, acidic and bonedry mouthfeel. The long and balanced finish echoes all of the above, while gorgeous citruspeel bitterness, tonic water, wet rocks, iodine and some woolly, earthy funk are added in the mix.
A wonderful example of traditional and restrained dry Riesling.
Even better after two hours of air and when served slightly warmer than refrigerator temperature.
First try of "the german riesling that doesn't taste of riesling." Crazy directions of sweet, herby and earthy with maybe some more classic riesling flavours coming in as the wine aged in the glass. Not really comparable to anything and you would never guess it was 12 years old. Would recommend and definately drink again
First try of "the german riesling that doesn't taste of riesling." Crazy directions of sweet, herby and earthy with maybe some more classic riesling flavours coming in as the wine aged in the glass. Not really comparable to anything and you would never guess it was 12 years old. Would recommend and definately drink again
Jun 28th, 2021
Date drank: August 2020
Year: 2017
Producer: Koehler-Ruprecht
Grape(s): Pinot Noir
Region: Pfalz
Purchased from: Nutmeg Liquor Woodbury
Distributor/Importer: Louis/Dressner Selections
Natty: traditional
Notes: I have not had a red wine from Germany. This was lovely. Velvet. Classic Pinot in a Burgundian style. You certainly get that cool weather Pinot with the cranberry sour notes but cherry.
Date drank: August 2020
Year: 2017
Producer: Koehler-Ruprecht
Grape(s): Pinot Noir
Region: Pfalz
Purchased from: Nutmeg Liquor Woodbury
Distributor/Importer: Louis/Dressner Selections
Natty: traditional
Notes: I have not had a red wine from Germany. This was lovely. Velvet. Classic Pinot in a Burgundian style. You certainly get that cool weather Pinot with the cranberry sour notes but cherry.