A Grauschiefer wine is usually dry and fresh with a lot of minerality. This 2011 is no exception. The nose is light and fragrant with all the expected Riesling notes, both citrus, petrol and a lot of minerality. The citrus transfers to the taste and the acidity is perfect, giving a real zing and refreshing the tastebuds with its mouthwateringness. This is a wonderful apéritif wine but would be an excellent accompaniment to any barbecue in summertime.
At seven years old, this is still showing as fresh as it was when first made. The nose is fantastic and I could sit and sniff it for hours with great pleasure. The minerality on the palate is exceptional and bears out the slate in the soil. It is still zingy and has a good length of finish. Lovely wine! Citrus, petrol, lightness and pure minerality. This Riesling still sings and refreshes the palate.
The Grauschiefer is the grey slate soil found on the steepest slopes in the Mosel. Patrick uses grapes from locations both in Domprobst and Himmelreich.
A Grauschiefer wine is usually dry and fresh with a lot of minerality. This 2011 is no exception. The nose is light and fragrant with all the expected Riesling notes, both citrus, petrol and a lot of minerality. The citrus transfers to the taste and the acidity is perfect, giving a real zing and refreshing the tastebuds with its mouthwateringness.
This is a wonderful apéritif wine but would be an excellent accompaniment to any barbecue in summertime.
Ben says(September 2017): At six years old, this is still showing as fresh as it was when first made. The nose is fantastic and I could sit and sniff it for hours with great pleasure. The minerality on the palate is exceptional and bears out the slate in the soil. It is still zingy and has a good length of finish. Lovely wine!
Flo says (July 2018): Citrus, petrol, lightness and pure minerality. This Riesling still sings and refreshes the palette.
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Winemaker
Weingut Phillips-Eckstein
Country
Germany
Bottle Size
75cl
Style
White, Still, Dry, Single Variety
Region
Mosel
Variety
Riesling
Vintage
2011
Last Tasted
23 Jul 2018
Keeps at least until
2020+
Alcohol
12.5
Ripeness
Normal
Case Size
12
Composition
Riesling 100%
Winemaking
Malolactic
Aged In
Steel
Key Features
Unoaked
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Bought In (year)
2010
Bought Together
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