Kittisak Jarayabhand
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VDP Report on the 2012 Vintage
I have received a few months ago from Alexia Putze of the VDP the report on the new 2012 vintage. So I thought it would be nice to share it to those who might be interested. My impression of the vintage 2012 that I have tasted so far is very good and it will be … Read more
Riesling Thoughts
I write this with a glass of 2010 Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling trocken on my table. Oh my, good wine is always so thought-provoking. This wine shows a slight sign of aging already but still very fresh and lively. Most impressed is the long and beautiful nutty finish. And I have to say it again, … Read more
How to Choose a Bottle of German Riesling – How Sweet?
I have started writing about German wines and have already finished two parts which can be found here and here. I attempt to explain everything very short and easy in the hope that people with no clue about German wines will learn something and start to look around and try some. So in case, somebody … Read more
German Wines Quick Facts – Part 2 The Grapes
Beside the growing regions, what you might want to know next is probably what wine you will get in the glass if you decide to give it a go for German wines. This is closely related to the grape varieties that are planted so I will continue with some facts about the grapes. White … Read more
German Wine Quick Facts – Part 1 (Extra) Videos about the Growing Regions in 13 Parts
I have just happened to be stumbled upon some nice videos about the 13 wine growing regions of Germany. The videos give nice overview of each region with some hints for travelers and tourists also. So enjoy! Ahr, the land of red wines and the beautiful red wine route. Pop open the Bocksbeutel in Franken. … Read more
German Wine Quick Facts – Part 1 the Growing Regions
I personally believe that good wines can be made anywhere provided that the soil and climate is suitable and the responsible vintner is good at interpreting the nature through the grapes. However, I also do believe that, for the best wines, it is a different story. They cannot be made anywhere and Riesling is a fine example … Read more
Kuehling-Gillot, Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Trocken GG, 2008
I came across this great Rheinhessen Estate around the end of last year in a tasting of German Groesses Gewaechs in Siegburg. Its wines strike me with great mineral, ripe fruit and smooth round texture, very typical to Rheinhessen. Color: Light yellow gold Nose: Smoky, dry-woody and petrol nose with lots of spice. Refined smell … Read more
Saar versus Mosel. Mineral versus Fruit. Acid versus Acid.
Versus, versus and versus. Three time versuses are in the title of my tasting note today. Both wines are from my favourite wineries from the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer area, now, of course, the three melt into just one Mosel area. The first one is since long one of my favourite; the second one, I just … Read more
Philipp Kuhn, Mano Negra 2007
I have tasted this wine in a wine tasting organized by one of my favourite wine handler in my town, AixVinum (www.aixvinum.de). And like always, it was really difficult to really examine all the element of a good wine, which it deserves, in such an occasion. Especially when you were faced with 40 to 50 bottles of … Read more
Keller, Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken GG 2008
Here goes my first tasting note on my blog. A wine from my favourite producer. Weingut Keller, Westhofen Kirchspiel, Riesling GG 2008, Rheinhessen Color: pale yellow gold. Nose: a little bit of everything. Subtle nutty riped fruit; peach, lemon and apple. Light hint of honey. Charming chalky mineral. Still close and very reserved. Mouth: good fruit. Seducing mineral. … Read more
