Shay A

9.5

Acquiring and trying a bottle of Keller GG Riesling has been on my list for a while, and a great opportunity allowed me to snag this 2018 and finally see what makes this producer so highly regarded.

Enjoyed at pop, and followed over two hours.

I’m sure this could have benefitted from a decant, but part of my desire was to see how it changed from the start. Incredibly aromatic out of the glass…bright citrus and nearly tropical fruits, floral and also a unique smokiness. Texturally, this was powerful with intensity and vibrant-slaty minerality. Fresh limes and limestone wrapped in a full-bodied (for a Riesling) profile with acidity and a finish that lingered extensively. Fresh. Electric. Pure.

I didn’t notice a substantial difference at last glass vs the first, but this is still in its infancy. I can’t even fathom how good these must be with 15-20yrs on them! — 15 days ago

John Willison

9.2

Lime zest, crushed limestone, ripping sweet citrus acidity. — 5 days ago

John Van Trijp

9.6

Gaining weight with air. Impressive — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Getting better and better — 15 days ago

Paul J

9.5

This was really nice and has many years left in it. A little sweet for me, but loved the acidity and zippyness. Honey, stewed pineapples, flowers, wax, and extremely subtle petrol. Bold yet refined. — 10 days ago

with Brooke

Owen Mazon

9.3

Loved this wine. Nice back palate finish of minerality combined with vibrant fruit. — a day ago

Victor Hsu

9.1

Fresh, fruity and juicy, with sweetness balanced by acidity. Low alcohol and quaffable, perfect for a warm day. Pairs exceptionally well with corned beef and cabbage. Nice find at Costco. 2023 vintage. — 2 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.9

One can’t really make Pinot better than this. The Buntsandstein aka - colored Sand Stone. Is really a benchmark wine. One can debate the the style but not really the quality. 2015 was a stand out vintage. This comes from old vines. The wine is alive and talks. Yes talks to you:… Kirsch, almonds, crushed marble, black forest thyme, hint orange zest, touch oregano, … this goes on and on as more flavors evolve with air. The wine will probably age another 5-10 years.
An experience really! But not for the middle of the road „ let’s have a Pinot drinker“ - they will be disappointed ☹️.

I think this will outlast the 15’ Muschelkalk from E&M which is more delicate. One of the main issues the wine is hard to come by. Sometimes only 3 barrels are made. Next day eucalyptus and dried figs. — a day ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

This particular bottle tasted somewhat evolved and sweetish. Crumbly cork, as well. — a month ago

Kate Rawlins

9.2

Wtlgi. A lovely aged pinot noir. — 11 days ago