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2017 Wittmann Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs #17

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March 3, 2024 - $81

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RATINGS

96James Suckling

Very complex, herbal nose, the fruity notes way in the background. Really concentrated but also super-elegant with a fine-grained texture... Exceptionally long finish with intense chalky character.

96Wine Enthusiast

Intense, pulsating yellow peach and grapefruit are shaded by layers of smoky mineral and spice in this dry full-bodied wine. It's deeply concentrated in fruit yet anchored by bold strikes of steel and crushed mineral.

95Wine Spectator

Starts off racy and elegant before unraveling, with a richly spiced frame and a core of fruity flavors of red peach, Meyer lemon and persimmon. A very seductive and refined version, offering a bit of creaminess offset by crystalline acidity. The powerful finish is full of ripe, spiced flavors and intense creamy notes.

92Vinous / IWC

Bright lemon is laced with cresses on the nose and in this wine’s zesty, incisive palate impression...vividly chalky sensation... Smoke and fusel notes add intrigue to the wine’s brightly penetrating finish.

18Jancis Robinson

...all about citrus fruit, from the exhilarating fragrance to the zesty sweet taste of oranges, almost spritzy in the mouth with a feel of cream soda. Very seductive...

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, Grosses Gewächs

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.