Winery - Karl Erbes
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smoky and minerally on the nose, gradually opening up to reveal candied pineapple and pink grapefruit notes. It’s sweet yet light-bodied on the palate, with flavors of red berries and quince that are refreshing on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Thick, viscous and sweet, Erbes’ one-star auslese lacks the finesse and racy elegance of the best examples, but still offers sweet flavors of dried pineapple and ripe melon, balanced by hints of petrol. A slightly earthy, bitter note creeps in on the finish. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a big step up in quality from Erbes’ one-star bottling this vintage, offering greater intensity, purity and raciness. Aromas of rock dust set the stage for a wine of intense minerality, balanced by sweet flavors of melon and honey. Bergamot and spice notes linger elegantly on the long finish. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich and sweet yet without excessive weight, Erbes’ three-star auslese goldkap features beautifully delineated aromas and flavors of dried apricots, ripe peaches and pineapples as well as great minerality and freshness. The finish is virtually endless. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Zesty lime, crisp green apple and slatey minerality all coalesce in this wonderfully crisp, lithe kabinett. There’s a bit of CO2, but that only helps invigorate the crushed-stone finish. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dried apricot notes dominate this wine from start to finish, making it a bit one-dimensional. Still, it features impressive sugar-acid balance so despite the sweetness it’s not cloying; finishes long, with lipsmacking notes of honeyed pineapple. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This light, fresh-tasting sparkler tastes something like a still Riesling from the Mosel, with zesty lime and lemon zest flavors enlivened by bubbles and a bit of underlying minerality. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a buxom, charming fleshpot of a wine, round and mouthfilling—even a bit fat—but amiable and pleasing. Apple, pear and honey notes are accented by spice, minerals and citrus, with a lusciously peachy finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lithe, with delicate tendrils of apple, nectarine and melon flavors that deftly infiltrate the palate. Sweetness is nicely balanced by acidity, but the flavors fall off a little quickly on the finish. Imported by Chapin Cellars.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This boasts a pretty nose of peach, honeysuckle blossom, tangerine and cantaloupe and stony minerality. Lively, juicy texture with a medley of zesty citrus fruit, and fresh stone-fruit flavors. Hints of honey and blossoms and a lingering minerality linger on the finish.
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