VDP Auction Wines -- Von Schubert/Maximin Grünhaus


This post begins a number of posts on VDP producers' wines in the current auction; they were tasted quite rapidly.

2018 (Maximin Grünhaus) Bruderberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs
This wine shows appel and peach fruit and is round and smooth.  91(+)/A-

2018 (Maximin Grünhaus) Herrenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs
This wine is dry and intense with roundness, acidity, and penetrating fruit. 93/A

2018 (Maximin Grünhaus) Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett  Nr. 25
The Abtsberg Kabinett Nr. 25 is round and intense with peach fruit and excellent balance. 93/A+

2018 (Maximin Grünhaus) Herrenberg Riesling Auslese Goldkasel
The auction Herrenberg Auslese Goldkapsel has a super acidity balance with depth and penetration. The wine shows quite a bit of sweetness yet remains with the Auslese style. 95/A

2018 (Maximin Grünhaus) Abtsberg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Von Schubert’s Abtsberg Auslese Goldkapsel has spiced apple aromas and flavors with a smooth texture, purity, a less bracing acidity than the the Herrenberg, and outstanding length.  95/A