90David Schildknecht - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The Kunstler 2008 Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben - which was raised roughly 60:40 in tank and cask, and at 13.5% alcohol approaches the norm for recent years - is smoky, char-scented, and lemony, with both the pungent rind and bright juiciness of that fruit. The smokiness emerges on the palate as a peat-like mineral pungency that complements the wine's bitter-sweet zest, although the result is a certain finishing austerity. This is aggressive and gripping in a way that pleasantly reminds me of the penetration of a Highland Malt Whisky. I suspect it will be a challenge but ultimately a rewarding one to play around with this at table over the next 5-6 years."
Product Description:
"The Kunstler 2008 Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben - which was raised roughly 60:40 in tank and cask, and at 13.5% alcohol approaches the norm for recent years - is smoky, char-scented, and lemony, with both the pungent rind and bright juiciness of that fruit. The smokiness emerges on the palate as a peat-like mineral pungency that complements the wine's bitter-sweet zest, although the result is a certain finishing austerity. This is aggressive and gripping in a way that pleasantly reminds me of the penetration of a Highland Malt Whisky. I suspect it will be a challenge but ultimately a rewarding one to play around with this at table over the next 5-6 years."
