Reviews & Ratings

2018 Maximin Grunhaus Riesling "Maximin Grunhaus Abtsberg Spatlese"

Winery: Maximin Grunhaus

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Maximin Grunhaus Abtsberg Spatlese"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mosel

State or country: Germany

Price: $46

Cases produced: 1,000

KWG Score: 93.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: August 5, 2020

Wine Review: This pale straw colored Spätlese level Riesling from Maximin Grunhaus opens with an initial sulfur bouquet which quickly swirls off to a candy corn and dried apricot bouquet with hints of ginger and pink lemonade. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, creamy, balanced, smooth and slightly sweet. The flavor profile is a tasty cream soda laced with lemon, white peach ginger and honey. We also picked up hints of pineapple and white tea. The finish is pleasantly sweet and drift away nicely. The Panel collectively agreed that this was a Riesling to enjoy and drink on its own. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The Abtsberg Spätlese is a selection from vineyard parcels harvested late in the season. The longer hang time produces more fully developed aromas and flavors, and greater complexity. The Abtsberg vineyard is one of the greatest sites in all of Germany, with wines characterized by a fine structure, subtle minerality and great delicacy.

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