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2019 Keller Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs #19

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...opens puristic and chalky on the nose with lemon oil and woodruff aromas. Juicy, round and rich on the palate, with smooth suppleness, fine tannins and a stimulating kick on the finish, this is a less puristic but juicy and intense Riesling of great class.

93Vinous / IWC

Lavender, lemon peel and incense practically assault the nose...glossy palate offers a slightly Chablis-like combination of lemon pip piquancy and chalk suffusion, along with sappy, just-ripe Bartlett pear...finish is formidably gripping in its evocations of pip piquancy, herbal pungency and chalk.

18Jancis Robinson

A pungent herbaceous nose settles down after a bit of airing into an animating green-herbal fragrance, complemented by earthy and chalky mineral notions. On the palate there are some fine nuances of citrus fruit, but the main flavour revolves around a refined combination of fresh green mint and pronounced salty minerality, supported by vibrant acidity and a delicate sprinkling of spice.

PRODUCER

Keller

Keller is a winery in Rheinhessen with a cult following, thanks to its Grand Cru-like dry Rieslings. The estate is owned and operated by the Keller family, and son Klaus-Peter is now in charge of day-to-day operations. Wine writer Jancis Robinson has called Keller Riesling “German Montrachets.” And Robert M. Parker Jr. has noted that over the past decade, “Klaus-Peter has brought the meticulous vineyard and cellar practices and overall ambition here to a fanatic level.”

REGION

Germany, Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen is Germany’s largest “anbaugebiete,” or “quality wine region.” With 65,000 vineyard acres located along the Rhine, it is in the center of Germany’s wine industry. And, for many years, the region was known primarily for producing large amounts of bulk wine blends. In recent years, however, it has become one of the most exciting wine producing areas in Germany, thanks in large part to an energetic group of young, talented, worldly winemakers who have shaken up the region with a return to traditional, rather than industrial, winemaking methods and an emphasis on quality. The dominant grape in Rheinhessen is Muller-Thurgau, followed by Riesling, Sylvaner, Scheurebe, and several others.

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2019 Keller Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs #19