White

Abtsberg Kabinett Riesling

Germany

Fact sheet

seafood · Asian cuisine · white meats · light cheeses

201593 pts

The enthralling intensity of fruit and minerality in this sprightly wine make it well worth cellaring. On the nose, it's still quite closed, with smoky tones of struck flint and slate. An explosion of rich mango, pineapple and stone fruit flavors await on the palate, highlighted…
201493 pts

Racy, lime-tinged acidity cuts a fine edge through this steely, intensely mineral kabinett. On the palate, pristine, honeyed sprays of lemon and tangerine lend a mouthwatering feel. The finish is long, accented by touches of pollen and spice.
201391 pts

While the nose opens with intense mineral tones of smoke and petrol, the palate of this kabinett bursts with plump melon and stone fruit. Zesty and bright, it's a deeply complex and irresistibly quaffable wine, with satisfying sweetness on the finish.
201290 pts

Saffron and pollen notes dust juicy pink grapefruit and melon flavors on this dancing, delicate Riesling. It's lithe and nimble in body, but concentrated with sunny fruit and snappy with acidity. A quaffable, yet remarkably nuanced semi-sweet Riesling.
200985 pts

A bit of an anomaly for this fine Ruwer estate, where being merely good is a disappointment. It starts off with attractive stone and ripe apple notes, but seems somewhat acetic on the palate—there's an intrusive pickle-like note.