I love, love, love all of the German Riesling activity on the Board of late.
Enjoyed two beautiful aged rieslings this week (so far).
2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenhur Kabinett
This is the type of wine that has made me tell younger collectors to go as deep as they can on 2021 Kabinetts. Many years ago, after I discovered how much I love aged Kabinetts I spent several years (this was more than 10 years ago) trying to backfill and it was near impossible because the wines never came up at auction or retail. Despite my age I am adding ~100 cases of Kabinett to my cellar from 2021.
This wine was absolutely beautiful. Still has a little acidity and zip. Beautiful petrol and fruit aromatics. Delicious and focused on the palate and just an absolute harmonious joy to drink. Perfect for what I wanted at that moment.
2008 Keller Abts Erde
Of the Keller GG’s I think I have had the most overall great experiences with Abts Erde. This was only the third vintage. What a wine! It has aged so gracefully. I honestly did not know what to expect from this wine. I brought it for Sarah and Jonathan as I know they like their GGs with some age. It still has great extract and depth from the old vines but is tasting much lighter than I would have expected. It is still lively on the palate. Aromatics are lovely The fruit flavors are ripe but not exotic. Another joyful wine to drink…
Fun trip down memory lane. A Crush offer from 2012 at $58!
This is the first 2001 I have had that I can honestly say was maybe even a touch on the other side of peak. I did not buy it on release so who knows how it was stored for part of its life.
The most exciting wine I have had this year was an absolutely riveting 71 Lauer Ayler Kupp Kabinett so I hear you on what counts as aged.
Thanks for the notes, Robert. I found a case of the 2001 Wehlener kabi in bond last year and the bottles have been really fresh. I agree its lovely, although I think sweeter wines are the sweet spot for me that year. I think the Keller wines have gotten better and better over time. Around 2012/13, the shift in style is pretty dramatic and I can’t wait to see what happens when those have 20 years.
Wife and I had 2001 Weingut Reinhold Haart Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese with thai for dinner last night. My wife thought it went perfect with dinner.
Still have a couple cases of various 2001 JJ Prum’s since the wife loves German Rieslings. These Reislings age for a long time.
