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2020 Keller Riesling Von der Fels #12

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RATINGS

93James Suckling

The cool nose of crisp pear, lemon zest and parsley is exactly reflected in the precise and mineral palate... Long, finely etched finish that’s full of expression.

93John Gilman

...offers up a bright, youthful nose of tart orange, petrol, citrus peel, a fine base of limestone minerality, a touch of wild yeasts and a topnote of dried flowers. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and snappy, with a fine core of fruit, good mineral drive and grip, fine focus and a long, racy and still fairly primary finish.

17.5Jancis Robinson

...plenty of pleasant aromas to pick from with fresh mint and parsley, apple and pear, citrus and elderflower. Very creamy on the palate, acidity seems quite restrained, but compensated for by the taste of sweet grapefruit and lemon, including juice, zest and peel. Finishes on the merest of salty nuances.

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.