Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett 2008

"Graceful, elegant and finely drawn, this captures the verve and refinement of the vintage. Right now, it's still wrapped up in some post-fermentation yeastiness, but the balance and slate expression are beautiful, and it promises to develop superbly in the cellar."

91 Points

Wine & Spirits

"Fusil, herbal, gooseberry, apple, and yeasty fermentative notes rise from the glass of 2008 Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett A.P. #27, which brims with tart apple and berry as well as ripe honeydew melon fruit on a palate of memorable generosity, lift, clarity, and refreshing persistence. Hints of cinnamon, ginger, nut oils, and crushed stone add considerable allure and complex counterpoint to the long finish of this 8% alcohol Riesling that should be worth following for 12-15 years, just as were Grunhaus Kabinetts from the 1980s and early 1990s. An A.P.#5 Herrenberg Kabinett – while clear in the nose – displayed an odd milkiness and diffusion on the palate which may have been a function of the wine’s spontaneous fermentation. "

90 Points

The Wine Advocate

"There's a lot going on here, with petroleum, musk, orange flower and clove scents on the nose while the palate is as light as a feather, with mouthwatering acidity and a zippy, cinnamon-infused finish. Drink now or hold several years for more complexity."

90 Points

Wine Enthusiast