Von Schubert
Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Kabinett Trocken Riesling
Mosel, Germany
BR was only off by a decade in this blind, which is both a testament to her blind-tasting acumen and the producer's greatness. She thought it was an 05' which given how young this was looking, was a forgivable mistake. The producer was an easy one - that unmistakable green tea aroma with streaks of white flowers, kaffir lime, and anise was just so Grunhaus. How she figured out it was from Abtsberg still baffles me, but I guess it was really just a 50/50 shot once the producer was established. Finally the lightness and dry linear finish placed it right in the Kabinett Trocken territory. Bravo, BR! As for me, the wine was just too digestible to have warranted any thought when drinking - disappeared over lunch with a good half of the effort contributed by yours truly.
BR was only off by a decade in this blind, which is both a testament to her blind-tasting acumen and the producer's greatness. She thought it was an 05' which given how young this was looking, was a forgivable mistake. The producer was an easy one - that unmistakable green tea aroma with streaks of white flowers, kaffir lime, and anise was just so Grunhaus. How she figured out it was from Abtsberg still baffles me, but I guess it was really just a 50/50 shot once the producer was established. Finally the lightness and dry linear finish placed it right in the Kabinett Trocken territory. Bravo, BR! As for me, the wine was just too digestible to have warranted any thought when drinking - disappeared over lunch with a good half of the effort contributed by yours truly.
Oct 7th, 2022
Lovely Mosel, balanced sweetness but some excellent fruit and acid to match up.
Lovely Mosel, balanced sweetness but some excellent fruit and acid to match up.
May 6th, 2016
Zachery had this 10 years ago
Zachery had this 10 years ago
Oct 16th, 2014
Really refreshing Riesling, balanced acidity, lovely stone fruit flavors - nothing wrong here
Really refreshing Riesling, balanced acidity, lovely stone fruit flavors - nothing wrong here
Aug 19th, 2021
Potent acidity with balance fruit. Fresh and peaking.
Potent acidity with balance fruit. Fresh and peaking.
Jun 24th, 2017
Honey, pear, and... gasoline? Perfectly balanced sweetness.
Honey, pear, and... gasoline? Perfectly balanced sweetness.
Oct 29th, 2016Nice combination of sweetness and acid. Good w/ fresh fruit for dessert
Nice combination of sweetness and acid. Good w/ fresh fruit for dessert
Jun 26th, 2016
Peach, brown pear, green apple honeydew melon, white flowers, limestone. Acid driven, crisp finish.
Peach, brown pear, green apple honeydew melon, white flowers, limestone. Acid driven, crisp finish.
May 23rd, 20142007
Delicate citrusy bouquet with an apple and apricot background. Sharp minerality and medium+ length. Slight kerosene background. Elegance and finesse as any Riesling of this kind.
2007
Delicate citrusy bouquet with an apple and apricot background. Sharp minerality and medium+ length. Slight kerosene background. Elegance and finesse as any Riesling of this kind.