Aaron Tan

9.1

Wish I could tell you that I tasted the TBA, but silly me (and CW) decided we'd wait until we've tasted all the drier wines before moving on to this... then poof! None left. Sigh. Heard that it's amazing though and the hammer price seems to indicate so - 1020€ 0.375L, 2750€ 0.75L, and 18000€ 1.5L. Insane!

As for the GG, that I did taste. Again, take my notes with a grain of salt given how brief the occasion was. Very fruit driven, ranging from yellow stone fruits to exotic fruits, both on the nose and palate. Nose is beautifully touched by herbal notes. Noticeable sweetness on the palate. Excellent acidity, but I felt the finish was somewhat muted by a touch of warmth in the finish. Needs time to bring more balance. I thought it was a good GG, but trumped by the 18' ADL that it was tasted with on both occasions. 200€ 0.75L

NB: The usual suspects (at least for me) delivered the best dry rieslings at the Nahe VDP auctions. Some brief notes and in order of my favourites:

1) Emrich-Schonleber 18' Auf der Lay: My wine of the auction. Such a beautiful nose - Stone fruits, citrus, just the right amount of greenness (fresh cut herbs and grass), and a real chalky feel. The palate is just so saline, intense, deep, and balanced. Amazing drive. Almost as good as the 17'! 270€ 1.5L and 720€ 3.0L

2) Philipp Kuhn 18' Philippsbrunnen: Wow wow! Surprise of this auction. Precise, elegant, juicy, and so mineral. The nose is airy and cool. Multi-layered palate with sufficient extract. Gentle power comes to mind with this wine. I absolutely adored it and definitely one of the best buys this auction. 105€ 0.75L

3) Keller 18' Pettenthal: What can I say? The terroir is just so strong (taste any producer producing Pettenthal and you'll know) and KP does a great job at turning up the dial to 150%! Admittedly, the doesn't have the electricity of the 17' :( 800€ 0.75L

4) Wagner-Stempel 18' EMT: Better than the 17' I feel, but definitely still on the austere side. Some noticeable phenolics on the palate, but the density and depth is just plain impressive. Excellent value if you ask me. 100€ 0.75L

Lastly, something needs to said about the Wittmann La Borne and Battenfeld-Spanier Zellertal Kreuzberg - I don't get why people are paying so much for these wines (270€ and 210€ respectively). — 5 years ago

David Gillespie

9.3

Sweet initially, dries straight out. Would drink it by the case. — 7 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.3

Smoky, almost meaty... Kind of like lighter version of Nuits St. George.. Delish — 8 years ago

Bill Small

8.9

Plump varietal fruit & juicy acidity. But a little too oaky for my palate — 8 years ago

Drew DiMatteo

9.3

My first Albalonga, herbaceous with blood orange and molasses. — 9 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Dark brown in color, but the palate has great tang and acidity. Sweet with great depth of flavor, sugariness and gripping tangy acidity. The grape is albalonga. Very good. — 5 years ago

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Peter Giles

9.4

Heaven, seriously — 7 years ago

Thomas Stache

9.2

Schöne Nase, leichter Holzeindruck, erwachsen, fruchtig, trocken, burgundisch, mit Schmelz, wenig Säure im Vergleich zu Riesling. — 7 years ago

Karen

9.1

Crisp and not too sweet. — 8 years ago

web bond

8.9

Weingut Groebe Aulerde GG '12(est. 1763) with Conecuh County, AL whitetail venison cube steaks smothered in mushroom reduction. My first experience with Groebe(finally); thank you Manhattan Wine Company. Across the road from Weingut Wittmann. More elegant and not quite as ripe, rich, and concentrated as Wittmann or Keller. While arguably not quite as dynamic as aforementioned, a delicious compliment through meal and priced more attractively.AP# 17 — 8 years ago

H

9.0

Delicious. If all wineries had their entry level wines like this the world would be a happier place. — 9 years ago

Jane Lopes

Sommelier/Beverage Director The Catbird Restaurant

9.8

Pretty delicious. Who can name the gemeinde and anbaugebiete? — 11 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.7

La Borne Auction wine — 6 years ago

Vetle Borgnes

10

Nydelig hvitvin. Perfekt til salma. — 6 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.0

As Burgundy gets ever more expensive, it's time to think outside the box. Coming from the 'New' Burgundy. — 7 years ago

Marc S

9.3

Lovely juisy syrupy auslese without petrol — 7 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.0

Damn! St. Laurent and Spatburgunder. To be honest, I want to forgo the glass if I can find a long enough straw... — 8 years ago

Manu Rosier

9.4

Alte Reben... A great wine. Shows why Philip is one of the best winemakers of his generation and of Germany. — 9 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.1

Clear pale lemon. Refreshing aromas of kefir lime, nectarine, and white peach. Bright acidity, dry, with additional flavors of Meyer lemon and a stony minerality. Medium finish. — 10 years ago

with Natalie