2019 Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Spatlese 05 20
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The 2019 Maximin Grünhaus Riesling Abtsberg Spätlese is fresh and stony on the nose—almost greenish—and, in any case, terribly pure, fresh and precise, with flinty notes of crushed stones and also perfectly ripe tropical fruit aromas that come out with a bit of aeration. Mouthfillingly round and generous but also precise, fresh and finessed on the palate, this is a picture-book Spätlese that has more of a creamy texture than the more-crystalline Herrenberg Kabinett. The finish is concentrated and juicy, very aromatic and piquant. Tasted as a sample in April 2020.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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With its ripe-pear, peach and mirabelle aromas, this is an immediately appealing spatlese, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Plenty of acidity and subtlety lurking below the waters' calm surface. Long, rather dry finish.
AP number 05 20. TA 7.5 g/l, RS 88 g/l. Low-key nose. Tingling tension and liquid honey with green leafiness is the general impression. Clean, light, fresh and with real drive. This estate is on a roll! (JR)