Weingut Hexamer
Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg Spätlese Riesling
Nahe, Germany
As usual, this is the one dry Hexamer wine to perpetuate the tradition of Prädikat, and that is done solely to satisfy the Norwegian importer who takes all of it. (All to one country, yes; but this has become a high-volume cuvée by estate standards.) The fruit comes from the Eisendell as well as from a site known as Grosser Stein for the huge stone that marked the boundary between the holdings of the Rheingrafen (counts) and those of the Disibodenberg monastery. Picked nearly a month earlier than was the highly-impressive 2016, this weighs-in at 11.9% alcohol, and that shows in an attractive sense of levity and spring vis-à-vis Hexamer’s other dry Rieslings of this vintage. Fresh lime, apple, piquant aromas as well as a juicy, crisp-edged and pip-tinged presence on the glossy palate serve for penetrating. Subtly bitter but cooling and stimulating notes of melon rind compound the sense of crunch and piquancy while lovely, bittersweet inner-mouth perfume adds allure. The combination of vivacity and refreshment with floral and mineral intrigue renders the buoyant, bell-clear, seriously-sustained finish next-sip compelling. (David Schildknecht, Vinous, April 2019)
As usual, this is the one dry Hexamer wine to perpetuate the tradition of Prädikat, and that is done solely to satisfy the Norwegian importer who takes all of it. (All to one country, yes; but this has become a high-volume cuvée by estate standards.) The fruit comes from the Eisendell as well as from a site known as Grosser Stein for the huge stone that marked the boundary between the holdings of the Rheingrafen (counts) and those of the Disibodenberg monastery. Picked nearly a month earlier than was the highly-impressive 2016, this weighs-in at 11.9% alcohol, and that shows in an attractive sense of levity and spring vis-à-vis Hexamer’s other dry Rieslings of this vintage. Fresh lime, apple, piquant aromas as well as a juicy, crisp-edged and pip-tinged presence on the glossy palate serve for penetrating. Subtly bitter but cooling and stimulating notes of melon rind compound the sense of crunch and piquancy while lovely, bittersweet inner-mouth perfume adds allure. The combination of vivacity and refreshment with floral and mineral intrigue renders the buoyant, bell-clear, seriously-sustained finish next-sip compelling. (David Schildknecht, Vinous, April 2019)
Apr 19th, 2019
Gorgeous, lush peach and hints of tropical fruit and orange zest. Terrific vintage.
Gorgeous, lush peach and hints of tropical fruit and orange zest. Terrific vintage.
Jan 25th, 2019
True Szechuan food meets true Nahe reisling: still cackling with energy 14 yrs later, has verve/vitality, truly pretty
True Szechuan food meets true Nahe reisling: still cackling with energy 14 yrs later, has verve/vitality, truly pretty
Feb 12th, 2018
Left over from Thanksgiving. A bit darker in color thanks to the lost Stelvin cap, but still wonderful fruit and a hint of petrol.
Left over from Thanksgiving. A bit darker in color thanks to the lost Stelvin cap, but still wonderful fruit and a hint of petrol.
Dec 24th, 2015
Gorgeous. Not super mineral-driven, but beautiful pear and peach.
Gorgeous. Not super mineral-driven, but beautiful pear and peach.
May 26th, 2015Very enjoyable slightly sweet Riesling, just right. Passion fruit flavor followed by crisp acidity. Not remarkable but great QPR.
Very enjoyable slightly sweet Riesling, just right. Passion fruit flavor followed by crisp acidity. Not remarkable but great QPR.
Dec 16th, 2022
Screamingly good. Lots of energy in reserves. Wish I had more left, or patience to wait a few more years. Whatevs. #lastbottleblues
Screamingly good. Lots of energy in reserves. Wish I had more left, or patience to wait a few more years. Whatevs. #lastbottleblues
Jul 31st, 2016
Spitze!!
Delicious dry mineral spätlese. Typical nose, enough of everything and not too much.
Spitze!!
Spitze!!
Delicious dry mineral spätlese. Typical nose, enough of everything and not too much.
Spitze!!