Winemaker Notes
A dry, full-bodied Riesling with lots of charm, elegance and rich in spicy Riesling aromas.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Kreuznacher Kahlenberg Riesling trocken is clear, bright and delicate on the nose that shows spicy fruit with red cherry and floral as well as flinty and some underwood or herbal aromas. Intense and fleshy on the palate, this is an elegant, piquant and mouth-filling, juicy Riesling with lemon bitters on the crispy finish.
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James Suckling
This may not be the biggest single-vineyard dry riesling in Germany (other regions than the Nahe have a big advantage on this point), but the fruit-salad of aromas, tarragon freshness and lively citrusy acidity build a very satisfying harmony. Then the zesty acidity and light-footed finish pull you back for more.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
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