The condition of the bottle was remarkable - the wine was fresh and crisp, like the day it was bottled. Bright with a tinge of green, no signs of TDN at all. Only the mellowed acidity gave any indication of age. Insane!
Despite all that, the wine itself was rather disappointing. Not really complex or deep, and finish was quite short. I guess it did come from a tough vintage. However, it had the classic Grunhaus lightness - drinking more like a kabi than spat. In conclusion, an easy fun drink that fell below expectations. — 6 years ago
2011v. Aromatic nose of ripe yellow fruit (apples, pear), rubber cement and petrol, and a little dried cinnamon spice. Lots of flavor on the palette too: a quick hit of sweetness, then pronounced yellow fruit tropical fruit--ripe mango and pineapple. It's almost like there's a slight bit of oak hanging on those fruit flavors. Petrol lingers on the finish. In terms of body, it has a little weight and waxiness in mouth. Acid is balanced with the other attributes of the wine. At $9 on sale, the QPR is off the charts. A fantastic everyday white wine. — 8 years ago
High acid super quick finish. Nice light entry level wine. Off dry and it's a winner. Was great with the Tako poke pairing — 10 years ago
2012, Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt, Monopole Grosse Lage Josephshofer Mosel Riesling. A monopole Mosel Riesling, that is a rarity. Major acidity, apricot, nectarine, tangerine and a little tropical fruit. Just so young, would love to try it again with about 10 years of aging. — 10 years ago
Needs to open up a bit. Not a huge cab. On lighter side. — 11 years ago
2012 is more generous and I think higher RS than the 10 or 11 abtsberg. My website used to have a picture of me walking this vineyard. — 11 years ago
A slight tart start but good overall. — 13 years ago
Petroleum and a hint of honeysuckle on the nose. On the palate I get chalk, minerals, wet cement, peach, honey, and light citrus with the petroleum notes still lingering in the nose. A clean, light acid finish. An excellent Riesling. — 6 years ago
Clean, high acidity. Elegant sharpness with a medium + finish. Apples and Pears . — 7 years ago
Nice wine. A bit more powerful of a style. Bottled just a few weeks ago - quite fresh. Finish was a bit thin at first but with some air firmed up and the acid made itself know. Mouth filling with good fruit and acidity, and a bit of earth. — 7 years ago
2012v. Petrol and wax on the nose. On the palette, there's a wash of sweet yellow apple and tangy lemon lime. Slight petrol on the finish but it's a clean ending. Slightly sweet, decent acidity, and a nice body in the mouth makes for a versatile and easy drinking wine. — 8 years ago
Killing a baby while waiting for a cab to open. Complex nose with powdered white gravel, flowers, mint, and lemon oil. Balanced palate of pineapple, cream, citrus, and nuts. Much better as it warms in the glass and each sip evolves. Super interesting. Kicking myself for opening so young but I'm low on whites! — 9 years ago

A lovely balance of tropical fruits, honey, and acidity. — 10 years ago

A recommendation from the Sommelier at L'atelier de Joel Robuchon in Taipei. Nice wine, great year! — 10 years ago
Amazing, for a white... — 11 years ago
Crushed rocks, white flowers, and lemon-lime on the nose. Same on the palate, plus starfruit/underripe pineapple, and some passionfruit. High acidity well balanced with a touch of RS. — 6 years ago
This one is even a touch better than the Kalkofen. More structure and mouthfeel. — 8 years ago
"Nimm den Riesling mit!" -- advice I heard at a party in Germany long ago. This is a good example of a wine that would produce such an exclamation. This has flowers, grapefruit, and just a little honeysuckle. There's a pleasant citrus acidity and a little gravel and steel. There are hints of herbs, resin, and petrol that might strengthen with time. — 8 years ago
Fantastic! Full body balanced and a bit creamy Carmenero makes your taste flying. Dry smoked cherries and spices dance giving joy rare to feel. — 9 years ago
Slightly disappointed with he effervesce of this wine when first opened . After 30 minutes of settling that went away and opens a nice mineral slate and stone fruit nose that was also displayed on the palate. Honey ,dates , apricot, slate and mineral dominated this bone dry and brightly acidic monster of a Riesling. — 10 years ago
This was actually the 2012 Estate Cabernet. It was bursting with flavor and promise for such a young wine. — 11 years ago
Julia Indik
Bold at the start with blackberries, plums, and currants. Then notes of chocolate and some smoke with a tight, non-acidic finish — 6 years ago