2013  

100% Pinot Blanc. We are fans of this estate - among the best producers of Pinot Noir (Spatburgunder) in Germany. This is a lovely example of the charms of Pinot Blanc, made by the young Friedrich Wilhelm, building on the strong reputation that his father, also Friedrich, established over the last four decades. Although a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc is structurally close to Chardonnay. This is fairly rich, with an expressive yellow fruit & citrus nose, and a palate that is layered and tense with acidity. Situated at the very southern end of the Pfalz, this estate actually owns a significant portion of vineyard land across the border in Alsace-which they are allowed to label legally as German wine. The whole operation feels like a hybrid of French technique with German tradition. Young Fritz Becker gleefully experiments with French vs German clones of Pinor Noir and French vs German barrels-including numerous casks he picked up (used) from Romanée-Conti and Comtes Lafon!

2013  Riesling QbA Trocken GG Domdechaney

2004  Niederhauser Hermannshohle

Niederhauser Hermannshohle - Stained label

2014  

2012  Eitelsbacher

One of the oldest & most prestigious estates in Germany. The estate was officially founded in 1335! Gloriously austere & ageworthy. Green apple, some tropical notes, rounded, creamy texture, citrus peel, super fresh & super balanced, delicious! Very high acidity keeps the 45g/l of residual sugar well in check.

2012  Eitelsbacher Trocken, Alte Reben

2003  Spatlese, Wehlener Sonnenhur

A fruity style of Riesling. Driven by intense and ripe yellow fruit flavours. Harmonious balance of luscious texture, mineral richness and lean, spicy fruit acid. Long lasting aftertaste. Elegant and seductive Style. 8.5% abv

2002  

Oberhauser Brucke - Stained Labels

2014  

2011  Spatlese, Dry

100% Riesling. Dry. 12.5% alcohol. Opens with a whiff of kerosene. Focused and precise, rather full-bodied for a Mosel, but very nice. nicely balanced sweetness with acidity. In 1997 Thomas Haag bought the estate. He is the son of Wilhelm Haag, proprietor of the Fritz Haag estate. The estate is now comprised of seven hectares (17.5 acres) of vineyard which are 100% planted to Riesling. The vineyards are some of the steepest on the Middle Mosel with grades up to 70%. Thomas strives to make wines with ripe acid structure, vibrant and petillant palate, with the pure expression of fruit - racy and light.

2014  

100% Riesling. Great riesling with an aromatic fruit profile tending more towards the middle - pear & some peach skin. A little grip, suggesting there might have been some skin contact. Medium+ acidity. Nice weight. 10.5% abv. Dry!

2010  Deidesheimer Hergottsack