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2015 Keller Morstein Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs #52

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RATINGS

19.5Jancis Robinson

...generous fragrance which evoked memories of Mallorcan hinterland, orange and lemon groves along a cool mountain stream, with patches of rocky gravel and exposed chalk... On the palate the Morstein flirts with the controversy of rich texture and taut structure, generous body and abundant energy. Grapefruit flesh, pith and peel offer juice, piquancy and zest. A strong mineral surge drives the flavour on its long finish.

96-98The Wine Advocate

Clear, pure, fine, fresh and smoky on the nose, with a coolish and unrivaled precise character, this highly elegant wine has great complexity. This is a finessed and singing Riesling with great old-vine intensity...acidity is very fine, but vital, and the texture is silky...grippy finish is full of tension, piquancy and salinity.

94Vinous / IWC

Thyme, gentian, lime and green tomato mark the penetrating nose and bright, incisive palate of this firm, vibrant offering...finish that is ravishing in its combination of cooling herbal notes, cleansing freshness and lasting impressions of chalk and stone.

93James Suckling

On the nose, an intense, smokey note mingles with lemon freshness and pineapple ripeness...finish is impressive...

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, 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.