2018 Krettnacher Euchariusberg Kabinett alte Reben 'Gisela' 08 19
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From ungrafted 80-year-old vines in the long-celebrated Gross Schock portion of the Euchariusberg, this is one of those Weber Rieslings that features striking and ultimately mouthwatering marine elements, in the present instance reminiscent of the Herrenberg Kabinett A.P. #1 except in residually sweet garb. Along with scents of sea breeze come intimations of apple, white peach and lime that translate into succulent ripeness, infectious juiciness and zesty invigoration on a delicate, polished palate. The finish consummately refreshes while delivering a veritable electric shock to the tongue and leaving an ineradicable residue of mineral salts and crushed stone on the gums and teeth.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Exclusively from the Gisela parcel and bottled with 9% alcohol, the 2018 Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben (AP 08) offers delicately fine and weathered slate and flint stone aromas, indicating great complexity. On the palate, this is an immensely straight, fresh and linear Riesling with highly mineral acidity and generous, intense and concentrated fruit. Very complex and amazingly long this is an expressive terroir wine that needs a decade to show its class. Great transparency, tension and mineral grip here. Great expression. Tasted in June 2019.
Gisela is the name of the cask from which this wine is taken but does not appear on the label so look out for the AP number on the back label: 08 19. A little more lemon and not quite as herbal on the nose. Creamy lemon-curd intensity, even more vibrant than the Kugel Peter, the balance and harmony outstanding at this price. VGV (JH)