Helmut Hexamer Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg Riesling Kabinett 2007

Here’s a crispy acid statement—9.8 g.l., with a dry extract of 28.2 (!!)—it sucks away the sweetness and works sleek and racy and keen and juicy; a grinning whippet of energy.  more

Helmut Hexamer Schlossbockelheimer In Den Felsen Riesling Spätlese 2007

Handcrafted fruit-driven wines of terroir. Anti-varietal in the best sense, the same way that Condrieu isn’t merely viognier; the best from the Rheingrafenberg are wines of deep site-character as rendered by riesling. Splendidly mineral wines into which fruit of great charm is interwoven. Fresh, with exceptional purity. more

Schlossgut Diel Dorsheim Riesling 2006

Elite blue-chip estate on the lower Nahe, producing scintillating terroir-driven rieslings ranging from tingly slatey to baroque. Attentive viticulture and intelligent craftsmanship in the cellar make this one of Germany’s leading estates. more

Valckenberg Undone Pinot Noir 2007

This Undone Pinot Noir is very smooth, with berry and plum notes on the palate. It was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, so it has no oak influence – the pure flavors of Pinot Noir show through. A perfect match with salmon, red meat, and pasta.  more

Helmut Hexamer Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg Riesling Spätlese* 2005

A young vintner doing everything right; handcrafted fruit-driven wines of terroir. Anti-varietal in the best sense, the same way that Condrieu isn’t merely viognier; the best from the Rheingrafenberg are wines of deep site-character as rendered by riesling. Splendidly mineral wines into which fruit of great charm is interwoven. Fresh, ... more

Bernhard Eifel Riesling Spatlese 2006

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