Peter van den Besselaar

9.6

Vintage 1976 | Kinheimer Rosenberg. Alfred and Rolf Merkelbach were greatly appreciated by winefriend Eric. And vice versa, for sure. Because the mythical brothers considered their Rieslings as their ‘children’ that are hard to say goodbye to. But Eric could buy this 49 y old Riesling with deep mahony colour, a ‘Halleluja’ apricot smell and awesome balance. Heavenly nectar. A treat. — 2 months ago

with Eric

Eric Hoepelman

9.2

This official Amtliche Prüfung'-bottle has always been stored in the cellar of Alfred and Rolf. Big thanks! — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on May 7, 2022 at Rolf and Daughters in Nashville with Jay and on May 25, 2024 at Fonda in Nashville with Jay]

Plum, boysenberry and açaí fruit, with vanilla, caramel, tar, graphite, violet and anise notes. — 3 years ago

Debra Copeland, WSET3, CSWS

9.3

High intensity aromas of black fruits - blackberries, black currants, blueberries. Dark and milk chocolate, cocoa, coffee and sage. Palate matches the nose but interestingly, not as intense as you would expect from the bouquet. — 5 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on November 21, 2023 at Rolf and Daughters in Nashville with Michael, Kat and Rachel]

Dark fruit with caramel and baking spices. The spice note predominates on the finish. — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on October 14, 2022 at Rolf and Daughters in Nashville]

Black cherry, black currant and plum fruit, with vanilla, licorice, cocoa and spice. Lush and beautifully balanced. — 3 years ago

Yury Glazkov

9.3

Nice characteristically Châteauneuf blend, only a bit lighter 13.5%, easier in the palette, and very nicely smoothed in time 1998 drank in 2025 — 6 months ago

Meghan C

9.1

Enjoyed at Rolf & Daughters in Nashville on 10/13/2024. — a year ago

Scott E. Becker

9.5

[Tasted on April 29, 2023 at the Continental in Nashville with Joel and Linda and again on November 21, 2023 at Rolf and Daughters in Nashville with Michael, Rachel and Kat]

Purchased during September 2022 visit to the winery. Currant and plum fruit, with chocolate and cedar notes. Beautiful, silky wine. — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on March 31, 2022 at Rolf and Daughters in Nashville with Michael and Rachel]

Deep garnet color. Cherry, red currant and pomegranate fruit, with tobacco, clove, cedar and spice. — 4 years ago