Description
Koehler-Ruprecht is one of the oldest, most distinctive wineries in the Pfalz region. These wines are made using only the finest hand-selected grapes, which undergo spontaneous fermentation in very old wooden barrels. These amazingly long-living Rieslings buck the trend when it comes to what we have more recently come to understand as dry German Riesling.
People in the know, know there’s nothing like it. “Kallstadt is home to one of the greatest dry white wines in the world. Yes, I’m talking about the dry Saumagen Riesling from Koehler-Ruprecht,” writes Stuart Pigott, author of Best White Wine on Earth.
About this wine: The grapes are harvested with up to five selective pickings by hand. They’re crushed and then macerated between 12 to 24 hours before undergoing spontaneous fermaentation. The wines are aged in tradtional oval-shaped oak or chesnut barrels ranging from 300 to 2400 litres, with up to nine months on lees. Barrel fermented, of course and a so-called “light weight” and classic Kabinett with intensity coming through on the palate. A really fun wine with some fresh white fruit flavours as well as some herbal characters of sage, rosemary and thyme.
92 points. Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate Dec 2023 “… quite intense and yeasty on the nose. Rich and refined on the palate, this is a medium to full-bodied, intense but elegant and refined, saline and stimulating Riesling with deep aromas and a long and saline finish. The vintage is super present here in all its power, intensity and length.”
91 points. Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com Dec 2023 “This dry riesling Kabinett deftly squares the circle of light body (just 10.5% alcohol) and ripe aromas – think fresh pineapple and star fruit. Key to that is the lively, yet silky acidity that’s underlined by a delicate touch of fine tannin at the long, citrusy finish. Drink now. “
RRP $38 Our Special Price $35.99
(Want more than 6? Click here for Special Buy)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.