Wines from Rheingau
Domdechant Werner 2008 Hochheimer Domdechaney Erstes Gewächs Trocken Riesling (Rheingau)
- $52
Pretty standard stuff, making it something of a disappointment in an Erste Gewächs context. Petrol notes upfront, followed by honey, pear and citrus fruit and a long, mineral-inflected finish. It’s good, but this sample didn’t sparkle.
— J.C.
(12/1/2011)
Peter Jakob Kuhn 2009 Jacobus Trocken Riesling (Rheingau)
- $20
This medium-bodied Riesling displays the peachy ripeness of the Rhine regions, allied to hints of melon, stuck flint and wet stone. Turns just a bit tart and lean on the finish.
— J.C.
(12/1/2011)
August Kesseler 2009 Kabinett Trocken Riesling (Rheingau)
- $28
Kesseler’s gems are the GG wines, but this is a medium-bodied, cleanly made introduction to the estate. Petrol, apple and wet stone notes are pretty standard Riesling fare, rendered in a crisp, refreshing style.
— J.C.
(12/1/2011)
Hans Lang 2001 Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen Auslese Riesling (Rheingau)
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Crisp currant flavors and a touch of sweet acidity play with fine ripe fruit to make an attractive, early drinking style of wine. —R.V.
— R.V.
(1/1/2004)
Balthasar Ress 2001 Hattenheimer Engelmannsberg Eiswein Riesling (Rheingau)
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- $160
Something of a disappointment from a top producer. The wine has rustic aromas and flavors which hide the obvious potential. There are hints of quince flavors and acidity, which could well make the wine come good.
— R.V.
(1/1/2004)
Domdechant Werner 2001 Hochheimer Domdechaney Spätlese Trocken Riesling (Rheingau)
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- $23
The dryness gives this wine a hard edge which makes it difficult to enjoy. But there is concentrated fruit with flavors of almonds and green fruits and a layer of yeastiness and pepperiness. It should develop over the next few years.
— R.V.
(1/1/2004)
Domdechant Werner 2002 Hochheimer Hölle Kabinett Riesling (Rheingau)
- $19
A solid kabinett with bright scents of pineapple that seem to peter out a bit in the glass, replaced by melon and apple flavors that carry this medium-weight wine across the palate.
— J.C.
(8/1/2004)
Franz Künstler 2002 Hochheimer Reichestal Kabinett Riesling (Rheingau)
- $20
This is sweet and rich for a kabinett, with smoky, minerally scents that accent bright apple-juice flavors. Finishes a bit soft.
— J.C.
(8/1/2004)
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