Kesselstatt: "Tastingnotes"

Wine Spectator Tastingnotes

Wine Spectator April 2001 "Tastingnotes" by Bruce Sanderson

BEWERTUNG

WEIN / TASTINGNOTE

90

1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese, Lange Goldkapsel
Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Firm and compact, showing loads of lime and slate, on a delicate framework. The flavors persist right through the lingering finish. Drink now through 2008. 150 cases produced.

88

1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese
Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Round ans succulent, offering apricot, citrus and mineral notes on a moderately concentrated, bright structure. Good Length. Drink now through 2005. 83 cases produced.

87

1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese
Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Juicy and readily accessible, this elegant, slightly diffuse white evokes ripe apple and peach, with hints of citrus emerging on the finish. Drink now through 2004. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 400 cases produced.

89

1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett
Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Loads of almond and slate highlight this translucent '99 Riesling. It's vibrant and lithe, offering more up front than on the back end, but just need time. Drink now through 2006. 650 cases produced.

87

1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Racy and almond-flavored, with the telltale Mosel "cut" of firm acidity, here's a straightforward, resonant white ending on a crisp note. Best from 2002 through 2006. 1.300 cases produced.

87
1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett
Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Spice and mineral mark this snappy '99 Riesling. Alsmond and citrus add to the flavor mix, while the firm structure keeps it lively. Drink now through 2004. 800 cases produced.

91
1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese
Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
The slate, earth and citrus notes have a lovely concentration and density in this pure, delineated Riesling. Not showy, but has the goods. Best from 2002 through 2012. 550 cases produced.

90
1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese
Kaseler Nies'chen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Very perfumed, offerung violet, red berry and mineral accents on an elegant, densely textured and firm structure. Concentrated and lingering on the finish. Best from 2002 through 2006. 420 ceses produced.

88
1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
A moderately concentrated, licorice-tinged Spätlese, whose mineral Character shows on the finish. Juicy and bright. Drink now through 2005. 850 ceses produced.

89
1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese
Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Exuding a fennel, green tea and almond flavor profile, this bracing '99 Mosel also exhibits plenty of slate, with a lingerung finish. Well done. Drink now through 2006. 1.000 cases produced.

Wine Spectator April 2001 "Tastingnotes" by Bruce Sanderson
BEWERTUNG	WEIN / TASTINGNOTE
90	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese, Lange Goldkapsel Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Firm and compact, showing loads of lime and slate, on a delicate framework. The flavors persist right through the lingering finish. Drink now through 2008. 150 cases produced.
88	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Round ans succulent, offering apricot, citrus and mineral notes on a moderately concentrated, bright structure. Good Length. Drink now through 2005. 83 cases produced.
87	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Auslese Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Juicy and readily accessible, this elegant, slightly diffuse white evokes ripe apple and peach, with hints of citrus emerging on the finish. Drink now through 2004. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 400 cases produced.
89	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Loads of almond and slate highlight this translucent '99 Riesling. It's vibrant and lithe, offering more up front than on the back end, but just need time. Drink now through 2006. 650 cases produced.
87	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Racy and almond-flavored, with the telltale Mosel "cut" of firm acidity, here's a straightforward, resonant white ending on a crisp note. Best from 2002 through 2006. 1.300 cases produced.
87	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Spice and mineral mark this snappy '99 Riesling. Alsmond and citrus add to the flavor mix, while the firm structure keeps it lively. Drink now through 2004. 800 cases produced.
91	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese Josephshöfer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer The slate, earth and citrus notes have a lovely concentration and density in this pure, delineated Riesling. Not showy, but has the goods. Best from 2002 through 2012. 550 cases produced.
90	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese Kaseler Nies'chen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Very perfumed, offerung violet, red berry and mineral accents on an elegant, densely textured and firm structure. Concentrated and lingering on the finish. Best from 2002 through 2006. 420 ceses produced.
88	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer A moderately concentrated, licorice-tinged Spätlese, whose mineral Character shows on the finish. Juicy and bright. Drink now through 2005. 850 ceses produced.
89	1999 Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Exuding a fennel, green tea and almond flavor profile, this bracing '99 Mosel also exhibits plenty of slate, with a lingerung finish. Well done. Drink now through 2006. 1.000 cases produced.