92 John Gilman - View from the Cellar

"The 2012 Kirschheck Spätlese is a very pretty and ripe bottle, offering up an inviting bouquet of pear, peach, bee pollen, slate, lilacs and lovely, esthery topnotes. On the palate the wine is deep, fullish, complex and juicy, with a lovely core, crisp acids and superb length and grip on the pure and perfectly focused finish. This is not as filigreed as some Kirschheck Spätlesen can be, but it is very pretty in a more succulent style. Like the wine above, there will be no difficulties drinking this wine right from the outset, but I would be strongly inclined to give it a bit of bottle age to let some secondary complexity emerge. But, if you choose to drink this wine in the blush of youth, I will certainly understand why, as it is going to be pretty irresistible from the start. Fine, fine juice. 2016-2035."

92 Wine Spectator

"Lush and fruity, with apple compote, pear tart and lemon curd flavors that show fine balance and a lilting structure. Presents jasmine and honeysuckle notes midpalate, with a light and creamy finish. Suave and elegant. Drink now through 2035. -K.M."