2009 Westhofener Morstein Auslese
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As with its counterpart from the Kirchspiel, Keller’s 2009 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Auslese was selected out just ahead of the early November picking for the corresponding Grosses Gewachs. Mirabelle preserves, peach jam, and overripe honeydew melon offer a seductive aroma and a luscious palate impression backed by a silken texture and exhibiting the sort of juicy refreshment that’s possible with Riesling even in a wine so sweet, but which played little role in the aforementioned Kirchspiel. This is exuberantly long, with suggestions of candied citrus and honey but not the caramelization displayed by the Kirchspiel. It should be worth following for 20-25 years.
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David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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Bigger than the Kirchspiel and round and succulent but still with such a high level of acidity! Alost painful to taste now; and I very rarely find German wine painful... (JR)
About the producer
Based in the Rheinhessen, Keller is one of the finest Riesling producers in the world, and has set the benchmark for German Pinot Noir.