2018 Norheimer Kirschheck Spatlese
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Ripe pear is garlanded in buddleia and mint on a fetching nose that also features a whiff of wet stone. The palate impression is succulently fruity and caressingly polished. Liquid florality seductively enhances a lusciously lingering finish that is enlivened by a squeeze of fresh lime.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2018 Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese is clear, fresh and flinty on the deep nose, where ripe stone fruit (vineyard peach), raspberry and crushed stone aromas are displayed. Round and salty-piquant on the palate, this is a racy, terribly fresh and stimulating Spätlese whose acidity is really kicking and racy enough to balance this ripe and almost voluptuous wine with ease and joy. A classic. Tasted in July 2019.
A creamy and sweet white with sliced green melon, lemon rind and cooked apples. Medium to full body. Fruity finish. Hints of spiced pears. Drink now.
TA 8 g/l, RS 76 g/l. Grapefruit, lemon and mandarin with just a touch of stony spice. Peaches and apricots on the palate, silky and rich pierced by the acidity (just). Intense and generous, caressing. (JH)