Parker about Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Ice Wine (0.375l) 2002
The jellied, big, exotic 2002 Riesling Eiswein Kiedrich Grafenberg is a complete wine. It is massively rich yet not heavy, sweet but magnificently pure, and concentrated yet detailed. Medium-bodied, its lush tropical fruit and spice flavors are majestically delineated, complex, and intense. This is a spectacular ice wine.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Rheingau |
Rebsorten | Riesling |
Alkoholgehalt | 9.0% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Robert Weil Winery, Mühlberg 5, 65399 Kiedrich |
Charakter | Sweet |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2065 |
Parker Punkte | 98 |
Jahrgang | 2002 |
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Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Ice Wine (0.375l) 2002

The Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Eiswein 2002 from Robert Weil is a true treasure from the renowned Rheingau region. Robert Weil's wines are renowned for their precision and dedication to the tradition of Riesling cultivation. In the glass, this Eiswein presents a deep golden color, reflecting its intense aromatics and late harvest. Its bouquet is complex and enticing, with ripe tropical fruit aromas such as mango, pineapple, and apricot, accompanied by subtle notes of honey, candied citrus, and a fine minerality.
On the palate, the ice wine unfolds with a rich texture, perfectly balanced between its natural sweetness and invigorating acidity. The ripe fruit aromas are characterized by nuances created by the noble rot, such as jam and dried fruit. The acidity lends the wine freshness and structure, leading to a long and harmonious finish.
The year 2002 was particularly favorable for ice wine production in Germany, as ideal weather conditions allowed the grapes to achieve a natural concentration of sugar and aromas. The Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Ice Wine 2002 demonstrates exceptional ageing potential. With its high sugar content and balanced acidity, it can develop over many decades, gaining complexity and depth.
Robert Weil
Information about the winemaker:
The winery was founded in 1875 and has been run by the Weil family for generations. Robert Weil is known far beyond Germany's borders for his dedication to producing top-quality Riesling wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Rheingau region. The winery's vineyards stretch along the steep slopes along the Rhine, where the Riesling grape thrives particularly well in the region's slate and quartzite soils.
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