25% OFF Mature Spatlese Riesling as Deal of the Week

Walnut Creek CA

21 June, 2022

7:36 PM

Description

Lothar Kettern, Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese 2009 - From $23.99 to $17.99https://vinousreverie.com/loth... Lothar Kettern estate was founded in the 1950’s by Lothar, but son Philipp has been in charge since 2009. To describe him as iconoclastic is an understatement. There is a paradox at work in Piesport (a municipality within Mosel) which is that the easy-to-cultivate but inferior flatland vineyards on one side of the river cost much more than the fabled steep slopes of the Goldtropfchen bowl on the other. But Philipp is a maniac for quality, so he traded almost all the land bought by his father for more challenging but infinitely more rewarding parcels in the Goldtropfchen (droplets of gold) vineyard including some in the great Falkenberg portion and other higher parts whose cooler micro-climates accord better with his aims. He has converted the estate to something approaching organic viticulture. He has also converted most of his production to dry and off-dry wines, while maintaining the noble tradition of classically sweet Mosels. This wine with its heady, blossomy scent evokes the Middle Mosel in an unmistakable way, while its cunning balance of sweetness and acidity simply could not be improved upon.Mosel Fine Wines on the 2009 vintage: "It produced some of the most exciting Spätlese and Auslese bottlings ever."Tasting notesDelicately refined and refreshing spring notes of fresh yellow flowers, green apple, and bergamot, with addition scents of herbs coming through. The wine has a zesty and refreshingly light side on the palate. There is quite some energy in the very long finish. This is a fantastic deal on a mature Mosel Spatlese of this quality.Deal Ends Sunday