88David Schildknecht - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"Beginning in 2007 (see my review in issue 178), Leitz added the first dry wine to his volume drivers, and the 2008 Riesling Eins Zwei Dry is every bit as irresistible and versatile as its predecessor. A site-typical resinous, smoky, sea breeze aromatic melange finds its pungent and invigorating counterpart on a bright yet substantial palate brimming with lemon and salted peach, and finishing with lip-smacking, sappy persistence. Enjoy this over the next 3-4 years. I hate to end an enthusiastic review on a down note, but the not entirely healthy state of Rheingau viticulture can be inferred from the mere existence of this outstanding value. It's 100% Geisenheimer Rothenberg, which in terms of terroir quality is as if, say, Frederic Mugnier were bottling as Bourgogne a Pinot sourced entirely from neighbors' Chambolle premier cru Charmes. And, incidentally, Leitz harvested the Rothenberg in mid-November!"
Product Description:
"Beginning in 2007 (see my review in issue 178), Leitz added the first dry wine to his volume drivers, and the 2008 Riesling Eins Zwei Dry is every bit as irresistible and versatile as its predecessor. A site-typical resinous, smoky, sea breeze aromatic melange finds its pungent and invigorating counterpart on a bright yet substantial palate brimming with lemon and salted peach, and finishing with lip-smacking, sappy persistence. Enjoy this over the next 3-4 years. I hate to end an enthusiastic review on a down note, but the not entirely healthy state of Rheingau viticulture can be inferred from the mere existence of this outstanding value. It's 100% Geisenheimer Rothenberg, which in terms of terroir quality is as if, say, Frederic Mugnier were bottling as Bourgogne a Pinot sourced entirely from neighbors' Chambolle premier cru Charmes. And, incidentally, Leitz harvested the Rothenberg in mid-November!"
