VDP Auction Wines -- Groebe, Keller, Schätzel


Based on quick tastes.



K. F. GROEBE

2018 (Westhofen) Kirchspiel Riesling Kabinett
This is superb wine: light and pure with just a slight bit of sweetness and great balance — the acid/sugar relationship is superb.  94/A+

2013 (Westhofen) Kirchspiel Riesling Grande Reserve
This amazing QbA is off-dry with mineral and lime aromas, mineral flavors, and overall is pure, elegant, and vibrant. 93/A+



KELLER

2016 (Westhofen) Morstein Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs  “Felix"
This medium-weight Pinot Noir is elegant with pure, crunchy red fruits and good supporting acidity. 91/A-

2018 (Nierstein) Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs
The Pettenthal GG shows good minerality and a bit of penetration. 90/B+



SCHÄTZEL

2018 (Nierstein) Pettenthal Riesling Kabinett
Schätzel’s Pettenthal Kabinett has good minerality some slate aspects, and is light and elegant. 91/A