2007 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru
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The Weinbach 2007 Riesling Schlossberg smells of apple, pineapple and grapefruit; is clear and refreshing on the palate; and delivers cleansing fresh fruit accompanied by tingling salinity, citrus zest, and fruit skin in a long finish. This will be a delight to follow for at least a decade. This year, Domaine Weinbach will receive its official certification as organic and biodynamic growers. The Fallers did well in the difficult 2006 vintage – especially with those Gewurztraminer harvested before botrytis gained the upper hand – and with good reason expressed elation over the vibrancy and refinement that characterizes most of 2007s. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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4.5 g/l RS Rather undistinguished, heavy nose with no lift. Just a rather soft, solid drink. It's dry but I can't see much distinction in it. (JR)
Very pure aromas and flavors of ripe nectarine, lime and minerals. Quite juicy and precise in the mouth, with the wine's firm minerality and excellent acidity (8.2 g/l) giving it an even drier impression than its 5.7 r.s. would suggest. Laid-back, penetrating riesling-classic 2007. Should make a superb fish wine. The crop level here was just 34 hectoliters per hectare due to loss from hail, which Faller said was actually more of an issue in some of the estate's pinot gris and gewurztraminer parcels.