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In our present state
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Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2011 Schmitges Seit Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese
A friend of mine spent time working vintage in the Mosel last year and came back with manifold insights and an ever-increasing love of the Rieslings made there. Given his generosity of spirit, I’ve shared significantly in the spoils. Imported … Continue reading
2012 Mayer Dr Mayer Remstal Riesling Kabinett Riesling
The second time I’ve tasted Timo Mayer’s Württemberg Riesling. It’s going to receive a higher rating than the 2011 but whether it’s a better wine or just a matter of me warming to the style I’m unsure. Palate weight and shapely voluptuousness … Continue reading
2011 Mayer The Doktor Riesling
Made by Timo Mayer with grapes sourced from Remstal in Württemberg (near Stuttgart in the southern parts of Germany). Trollinger country but I’m glad this is a Riesling. Designated kabinett trocken. Lime zest, sherbet and lemon curd extending into a … Continue reading
2010 Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Spätlese Gräflich Schonborn’scher Eigenbau
Imported by Dural Wines Australia. Ain’t the full name a mouthful? I’m still of the opinion that the Rheingau region in Germany is better suited to dryer expressions of Riesling than this, but I’ll just concentrate on the glass in front … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 12 Ayler Kupp Unterstenbersch Riesling
The last of the 2011 Peter Lauer wines I’ll be reviewing and whilst it’s been a pleasure, my teeth are in serious need of some downtime. Trocken-feinherb, 12g/l residual. A compact wine with mid-palate creaminess and a hint of freshly … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 9 Ayler Kupp Fern Riesling
Moving up to the ‘gold band’ range from Peter Lauer now, designating the best plots from the estate. As my high school motto said “Plus Ultra”, although some of us interpreted the idea of “ever higher” in a manner that … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 25 Ayler Riesling
In case you were wondering about the word “Fass”, it’s a German reference to individual cask numbers, although it is worth noting that the Peter Lauer stable keeps certain sites separate each year even if individual casks are blended to create the … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 6 Senior Ayler Kupp Riesling
I was introduced to the wines of Peter Lauer over a meal at my local Sichuan restaurant. A bottle of Schonfels 2010 displayed verve, structure and length which literally blew me away. I recognise that same energy and life in this 2011 … Continue reading
2010 Weingut Keller Grüner Silvaner Trocken
A vinous curio and a bit of fun at that. Silvaner or Sylvaner is primarily grown in Alsace and Germany although I’m more familiar with the sweet Ballandean Estate version made on the Granite Belt in Queensland. It’s a grape that’s suffered from … Continue reading
2007 Tesch Karthauser Riesling Spatlese Trocken
Nahe, Germany 12.0% Screwcap $29.99 I had this late last year but only just found my note. It’s a wine that stuck in my head because it was extremely foreign to my palate. That sense of strangeness can be one … Continue reading