Keller, Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Auslese

Keller, Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling AusleseThe Pettenthal vineyard is one of KP Kellers latest acquisitions. On the nose the Auslese from this Nierstein site may not be quite as pronounced as some of its stable mates, but the combination of clean botrytis and gentle tropical aromas including passion fruit and papaya is equally tantalising. On the palate this exotic notion is perfectly balanced by a truly fresh and juicy expression that combines lively acidity and zesty orange peel. Racy and

spice and newly turned earth aromas

The mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is relatively fine while retaining very good punch on the lightly stony and well-detailed finale that also flashes very good complexity

It fermented with 100% full clusters

this warm vintage expression puts a lot of its fruit depth and personality upfront in a confident and no-fuss manner

Oseleta and Croatina

powerful (all of these wines have 15-16% alcohol)

opulent mouthfeel

raspberry and earth scents to be appreciated

serious and dense tannic spine on the long

The palate is seamless and pure

growing in intensity and depth

black fruit