2017 Ayler Kupp Fass 8 Riesling Kabinett
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Lusciously juicy and invitingly scented fresh lime, apple and grapefruit dominate this ultra-delicate (just 7.4% alcohol!) and irresistible bottling. A firm feel and a bright, tangy, slate-lined, slightly prickly and sweet-sour finish complete a winsome, invigorating performance.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Lovely smoky/mineral notes give way to pure citrus fruit, lemon and grapefruit. The freshness cuts like a knife but the fruit softens the edges. Perfect balance. And a long finish. Long with a hint of herbs on the finish. GV (JH)
A strong Kabinett but also a very vibrant one. This has wonderful lemony freshness at the long finish. A great wine for spicy food. Drink now or in 2019 and 2020.
Delicate aromas of ripe green fruit have to be content at this early stage with playing second fiddle to a pronounced herbaceous and also flinty expression. On the palate the fruit will no longer be contained and stimulates the taste buds with a crisp and tingling delivery of apple and grapefruit. A mouth-watering Kabinett with excellent balance of mouth-puckering acidity and a sherbety sweet finish. (MS)