Aaron Tan

9.6

Ah! The prima ballerina of Rheinhessen. The precise footwork, elegant gait, and undeniable presence. Usually, she takes centre stage, but tonight, the queen of Nierstein has decided to make a forceful announcement during her grand performance - "I will dance instead, and you will love it!" :)

We thought that drinking the 17' Hipping first was a good idea. In hindsight, I'm not even sure why, especially given how the Abtserde was totally eclipsed by it. Nevertheless, the 14' Abtserde was still a great expression of riesling

For me, Absterde is usually the most filigreed and electric of KP's vineyards, but this time, it was showing a more breadth than the typically weightier Hipping. Very powerful with exotic fruits dominating, set on a backdrop of herbs and spice. Concentrated, but in the same vein as the 17' Hipping - new KP in my eyes. I can see why some would prefer KP's older vintages compared to this, which are seemingly more extracted. There's a mineral drive and acidity which really dances on the palate. Admittedly, this finishes a touch hot but nothing to detract from the sheer energy of this wine. It needs time to bring it more balance and finesse I feel. — 7 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Bright White flowers, chalky, lemon zest. A ripe middle and real balance and drive. — 8 years ago

Migue Gustavo

9.5

Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and sweet tobacco.  Multi-layered flavors of red, blue and black berry fruit, plums, cherries and a hint of blood orange underpin subtle layers of exotic spice and toast.  Fine tannins and balanced acidity drive a long finish. Very Good. — 9 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Lovely drive and zip at the front. Crisp and clear. Delicious — 10 years ago

with Bryan and Paul

TheSkip

8.9

Thick and chewy. I was hoping for more based on my experience with their reserve. Failed to really develop. — 10 years ago

Monte McCullough

9.4

Unbelievably great! Cedar, vanilla, very heavy blackberry. Bold and lingers. — 11 years ago

with Whit

Jeff Holloman

9.5

This was the 2010 vintage - very, very good Aussie red — 12 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

So much potential! The first out of my six that I bought prearrival, and opened to soon. Great dark fruit and drive to cut the ribeye that we enjoyed, but the best is yet to come foe this claret! — 13 years ago

with Cleora

Andrew Branch

9.1

My wife loves this wine — 13 years ago

Johnno Harris

9.5

On the improve perhaps? Really lovely. Acid ingrained with other phenolic and textural elements. Fine yet generous in flavour. Ripe stone fruit and the kernel. First class. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 — 7 years ago

Hernan Hernandez

9.0

My first introduction to Shiraz. It was really good. Flavors of black berries, coffee, leather and chocolate. Smooth tannins after 30 minutes of decanting. — 8 years ago

Cory Charles

9.0

Nice smooth taste — 8 years ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Very powerful and intense. At 17 years amazing density and freshness. Honeysuckle, lemon, minerality and real drive and zip but still balanced and rounded. Delicious. — 9 years ago

with Maya and Naoko

Harris Goldberg

9.1

Another great Pinot from Windy Oaks. Never disappoints. This was very subtle/elegant — 10 years ago

Quoc Nguyen

8.9

Complex, oaky, long finish. — 11 years ago

Matthew McLennan

9.4

Just brilliant. All round smooth and easy. A little pepper but mostly rounded black current and plum with a hint of oaky dryness. — 11 years ago

Adam Jesberger

9.6

Lots of nutty character. Almonds and creamy hazelnuts come to mind. Bruised and oxidized red and yellow apples dominate the fruit. Dusty chalky minerality drive the wine. Great bubbles! — 11 years ago

with Jenelle

Austin Beeman

8.9

Dark buttered toast. Dark compact and spicy power $14.99 — 13 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.7

A touch candied apricot flavors, but with amazing acidity and drive. Awesome length and so very, very pure. — 13 years ago

Rachel Hughes

9.0

Shiraz (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (23%), Merlot (7%)
2009
Padthaway, Australia — 14 years ago

Kristen Kachel

9.3

Easy smooth red — 8 years ago

Keith Newton

9.8

After 10 years this is absolutely fabulous. Throw the French or English kings of cheese at it, and it will match them nobly — 8 years ago

Daniel M

8.9

A bit of CO2 at first but the bubbles go away after a while. On the nose : a bit of honey, peach, hay. Interesting and profound. The palate is wide and full of fruits, the acid backbone is a bit overwhelmed except at the end where the acid backbone comes back to drive the palate to a moderately long finish with peach. Cool wine ! — 8 years ago

Ashley Stockstill

8.9

Pre-move-mania treat with J, A&A. Evolved, a little sherried, butterscotch. It woke up-- and freshened up-- but not quite as memorable as the delicious Jungle Bird chaser. At least I'm finally posting this... From a photo lurking in Google Drive..., — 10 years ago

with Andy

Aaron Tan

9.2

Sure did make an impression. Big, rich, textural, stunning acid drive. Pears, apples, limes, and layers of molten honey! Likely some bot even - hints of it on the palate. Utterly delicious.

Add notes: Domaine des Roches Neuves. Biodynamic focus. L'Insolite - 80+ year old Chenin vines, clayey-limestone, sandstone and flint subsoil. — 10 years ago

David L

8.9

Time is going to help this. — 11 years ago

Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.2

Taking the 2013 Hirsch Pinots for a test drive! — 11 years ago

Francis Wilden

Director Francis Wilden Food & Wine Consulting

9.4

WOW! Extraordinary "nervosite". Exquisite line and drive, rising 7 and still a pup. An easy 93-94/10 — 12 years ago

Giordana Sobel

9.0

Soft tannin. Complex and yummy. Tasting Shiraz and this was my favorite — 13 years ago

Bridget Chase

10

Tastes and smells like blackberries — 13 years ago