A muted nose to begin with. A different story on the palate which had profound intensity (Julia Harding MW said “almost eye watering on the palate “). Peach and nectarine with lots of minerality (slate). Very similar to the Robert Weil Klosterberg I had over a week ago but this Turmberg was more intense. The palate is quite fulsome and rich for a dry wine of 12.5% ABV. Very different from Australian Rieslings in that regard which can be lean and acidic when young until they spend at least 10 years in the cellar where they put on weight and flesh out. I had another bottle 111 weeks later on 24th November 2024. Peach and mineral (slate) in abundance. Opened over a few days. It became more simple and straightforward as time went on. Have the last one in a year or two.
A muted nose to begin with. A different story on the palate which had profound intensity (Julia Harding MW said “almost eye watering on the palate “). Peach and nectarine with lots of minerality (slate). Very similar to the Robert Weil Klosterberg I had over a week ago but this Turmberg was more intense. The palate is quite fulsome and rich for a dry wine of 12.5% ABV. Very different from Australian Rieslings in that regard which can be lean and acidic when young until they spend at least 10 years in the cellar where they put on weight and flesh out. I had another bottle 111 weeks later on 24th November 2024. Peach and mineral (slate) in abundance. Opened over a few days. It became more simple and straightforward as time went on. Have the last one in a year or two.
Oct 4th, 2022
Rheingau, Germany
