2013 Keller Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling
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Seductive aromas of nectarine, toasted pine nuts and lemon oil, with a hint of herbal spice. The lively apricot fruit is held in balance by understated acidity. With persistent spices on a long, seductive finish, this was the most closed of the Grosses Gewächs when I first tasted it, but it has matured nicely over the past few months.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Keller's white golden 2013 Pettenthal GG shows a somewhat untamed yet fascinatingly clear, intense (almost rich), and aromatic bouquet of ultra-ripe Riesling berries, wet clay and iron flavors along with Asian spices (curries), domestic herbs, mint tea and dried chamomile. The palate of this medium to full-bodied wine is round, rich and piquant while also very juicy, voluptuous, and impressively long and complex. This is a beautifully balanced, highly elegant wine of great intensity, purity and elegance, displaying refreshing lime and ripe apple flavors in the aftertaste. Already quite accessible it will be absolutely fascinating in ten years from now.
About the producer
Based in the Rheinhessen, Keller is one of the finest Riesling producers in the world, and has set the benchmark for German Pinot Noir.