Winery - Baron zu Knyphausen
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A minerally wine that gives the impression of wet sand and grapefruit, but there’s also a disconcerting edge of volatile acidity. Slightly acetic on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very floral and lilac-like—almost a little artificial-flower smelling. Lightweight and on the lean side, with apple and lime flavors that finish tart and clean. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A bit discordant at this early stage of its evolution, combining rich, oily, minerally flavors with baked apples and pears and picking up bitter, peppery notes on the finish. Love the minerals, hate the finish, and it’s not clear where this will go in the future.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This was probably not the best time to be sampling this wine, as it appeared lean and closed at this stage of its evolution. Lime and powdered mineral aromas and flavors finish extremely crisp and unforgiving. Give it another few years to loosen up and this rating may look downright stingy. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Much better than a bottle previously reviewed, this medium-bodied kabinett bears hints of kerosene and slate on the nose, then opens to reveal lime, apple and honey flavors. Good length on the finish, but also a hint of bitterness. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a big, relatively high-alcohol Riesling, tipping the scales at 11.5%. Pear and pineapple flavors are bold, and still sweet enough to stand up to modestly spicy dishes, but it might work best with something substantial like roasted pork.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although interesting and ultimately a good wine, this one’s a little tough to warm up to. Start with the slightly musky aromas, then the slightly sour flavors. Finish with tart, malic acidity. But put these pieces all together and the result is a focused, crisp wine that would cut wonderfully through the fat of a pork roast. —J.C.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh citrus—grapefruit and lemon—combine with powdered cinnamon and brown slate in this light, pleasantly tart offering that folds in peach and apple flavors on the finish. —J.C.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This dry Riesling is very brisk and clean in the mouth, racing past in a blur of smoky liquid minerals, fresh limes and ginger. With its impressive cut and firm finish, it would be a fine accompaniment to roast fowl or pork. —J.C.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Concentrated apricot and peach aromas lead the way, followed by stone fruit and citrus on the palate. This is slightly drier and higher in alcohol (8.5%)than many eisweins, yet still lusciously sweet, with a suggestion of citrus pith on the finish.
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