Winemaker Notes
The mineral-rich Haardt Riesling has a distinctive body, and its bouquet possesses typical yellow fruit notes, such as apricots and ripe peaches.
Organically grown
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Still very youthful and a little closed, this is so deep and cool, almost dark, in spite of the fresh-pineapple and fresh-herb notes. Stunning concentration and finesse for a village wine. Very long finish that is simultaneously silky and mineral. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Haardt Riesling is very clear, pure and precise on the bright, intense and dusty/stony nose. Round and racy-piquant on the palate, with intense and aromatic yet delicate fruit and a remarkable weightlessness and finesse, this is a fine, elegant, well-balanced dry Riesling with quite a lot of charm.
Recognized as a top quality grape here since the Middle Ages, Germany retains its high reputation as a premier source of the finest Riesling. Heavily planted throughout the Rheingau and Mosel, Riesling responds splendidly to these regions’ extreme climatic and topographic challenges. Cold-hardy enough to survive freezing winters, and sturdy enough to withstand the warm sun, Riesling has enough natural acidity to maintain balance, even in wines with the highest levels of residual sugar. While high quality is possible in all points of the sweet to dry spectrum, Riesling typically produces wine with relatively low alcohol, high acidity, steely minerality, stone fruit, citrus, spice and floral notes. With age, Riesling can become truly revelatory, developing unique, complex aromatics, often with a hint of petrol.