2002 Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett
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The white fruit, gun flint, and mineral-scented 2002 Riesling Kabinett Graacher Himmelreich is a focused wine. Copious quantities of melted slate, minerals, and flint are intermingled with quinine in this effort’s complex personality. It is intensely flavored and reveals a long finish. Projected maturity: 2006-2014. Chapin Cellars, imported by Billington Imports, Springfield, VA; tel. (703) 455-4700
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Pierre Rovani
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Slightly yeasty nose, but the palate is clear as a bell, with delicate apple blossom and subtle black fruit flavors, a very judicious and non-interfering residual sugar and CO2, and abundant slate. Tender in texture yet discreetly invigorating, it finishes long and - for a Prum Kabinett - relatively dry, with wet stone and a touch of fruit skin having the last word. 1 star.
About the producer
Joh. Jos. Prüm is the benchmark estate of the Middle Mosel, renowned for Rieslings of exceptional delicacy, precision, and longevity. From the legendary slopes of Wehlener Sonnenuhr to Graacher Himmelreich, their wines capture a singular balance of lightness, tension and mineral purity.