Parker about Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2008
Yellow plum with its pits, pungent parsnip, and grapefruit with pungent bitter-sweetness of zest mark the nose of Keller's 2008 Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewachs, and then come to the palate juicy and invigorating yet texturally rich and silken; suffused with nut oils, crushed stone and savory salinity; and displaying lift and refreshment that would have caused me to guess 12% alcohol, a full percent less than this Riesling in fact harbors. This epitomizes the poise and near-delicacy as well as dynamic interplay of fruit and mineral that 2008 can deliver, but at the same time the sheer richness it can achieve. I suspect this will be worth following for a dozen or more years.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Rhenish Hesse |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Weingut Keller, Bahnhofstrasse 1, 67592 Florsheim-Dalsheim, Germany |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Parker Punkte | 92 |
Jahrgang | 2008 |
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Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2008

The Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2008 from Keller is a remarkable wine that captures the characteristics of its vintage and the special features of the Kirchspiel vineyard in a fascinating way.
Visually, this Riesling presents itself in a brilliant golden hue, indicating its maturity and depth. On the nose, it unfolds a tantalizing array of aromas: ripe stone fruits like juicy peaches and sun-ripened apricots mingle with refreshing citrus notes and a subtle mineral presence that reflects the terroir of the Kirchspiel vineyard.
On the palate, this wine is extremely balanced and appealing. A lively acidity lends it structure and freshness, while the fruity nuances are in perfect harmony with the mineral depth. Every sip of this wine tells the story of a wine that was lovingly cultivated in the vineyard and vinified with a masterful hand in the cellar.
The Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2008 from Keller embodies excellent wine quality and promises a fascinating sensory experience. Its ability to gain complexity and finesse with age makes it a wine that will offer the highest pleasure and enjoyment both now and in the future.