Günther Steinmetz
Piesporter Treppchen Kabinett Riesling
Germany
Wow! I have been buying up Steinmetz ‘23s blind, like they are going out of style, because a Steinmetz wine requires no prior tasting in my experience. From the moment I pulled the cork, I realized this had a little extra something special. You could smell peaches and flowers across the room before the first glass was poured. It opens fruity, but any thoughts of opulence were ephemeral, washed away by thunderous, cutting acidity and a mineral bath. It’s feather light, though with remarkable concentration and intensity. Complex, penetrating, classy, and so refreshing with an exceptionally long finish. If you think a humble Kabinett can’t reach the heights of an Auslese or a Grosses Gewachs, you need to try this. This can probably outlive me, but I have every intention of drinking all of my remaining 17 bottles in its youthful exuberance. And I will have zero regrets. @Lyle Fass Is this representative of Steinmetz ‘23s?
Wow! I have been buying up Steinmetz ‘23s blind, like they are going out of style, because a Steinmetz wine requires no prior tasting in my experience. From the moment I pulled the cork, I realized this had a little extra something special. You could smell peaches and flowers across the room before the first glass was poured. It opens fruity, but any thoughts of opulence were ephemeral, washed away by thunderous, cutting acidity and a mineral bath. It’s feather light, though with remarkable concentration and intensity. Complex, penetrating, classy, and so refreshing with an exceptionally long finish. If you think a humble Kabinett can’t reach the heights of an Auslese or a Grosses Gewachs, you need to try this. This can probably outlive me, but I have every intention of drinking all of my remaining 17 bottles in its youthful exuberance. And I will have zero regrets. @Lyle Fass Is this representative of Steinmetz ‘23s?
Jan 10th, 2025