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Wine Spectator Tastingnotes

Wine Spectator Feb. 28, 1999 - Tastingnotes by Bruce Sanderson

RATING

WINE / TASTINGNOTE

93

1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese
Scharzhofberger vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region
Seductive, bursting with succulent lime and apricot aromas and flavors accented by white pepper. In the mouth, it's rich and racy until the refreshing acidity ushers in a long, multidimensional finish. Great stuff. Drink now through 2010. 700 cases made.

92

1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese
Scharzhofberger vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region
Young and a bit muted now but with the rich, succulent character typical for the '97 vintage, this has gorgeous lime and apricot flavors supported by a crisp acid framework and an intense mineral character, Leaves the palate buzzing on the finish. Best from 2002 through 2012. 100 cases made.

91

1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett
Kaseler Nies’chen vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region
Intense and vibrant, rattling the gums with its passion fruit, lime and apple flavors, piquant acidity and dense structure. Fine length too, but it all needs time to come together; best from 2000 through 2006.

90

1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region
A racy Auslese, augmenting its peach and mineral flavors with a touch of honey, this is pure and transparent in its profile, with a zingy, crystalline finish. Best from 2004 through 2012.

89

1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese
Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region
Very aromatic, showing lime blossom, apricot and mineral notes, followed by rich yet lively texture that dances on the palate through the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2007.

Wine Spectator Feb. 28, 1999 - Tastingnotes by Bruce Sanderson
RATING	WINE / TASTINGNOTE
93	1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese Scharzhofberger vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region Seductive, bursting with succulent lime and apricot aromas and flavors accented by white pepper. In the mouth, it's rich and racy until the refreshing acidity ushers in a long, multidimensional finish. Great stuff. Drink now through 2010. 700 cases made.
92	1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese Scharzhofberger vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region Young and a bit muted now but with the rich, succulent character typical for the '97 vintage, this has gorgeous lime and apricot flavors supported by a crisp acid framework and an intense mineral character, Leaves the palate buzzing on the finish. Best from 2002 through 2012. 100 cases made.
91	1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett Kaseler Nies’chen vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region Intense and vibrant, rattling the gums with its passion fruit, lime and apple flavors, piquant acidity and dense structure. Fine length too, but it all needs time to come together; best from 2000 through 2006.
90	1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese Piesporter Goldtröpfchen vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region A racy Auslese, augmenting its peach and mineral flavors with a touch of honey, this is pure and transparent in its profile, with a zingy, crystalline finish. Best from 2004 through 2012.
89	1997 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region Very aromatic, showing lime blossom, apricot and mineral notes, followed by rich yet lively texture that dances on the palate through the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2007.