Keller, Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Auslese Vintage:2011 with perfectly ripe tannins

with perfectly ripe tannins

A pretty combination of red currant

this wine is a monument to what Champagne's grower revolution has achieved over the last 30 or so years

it has a concentrated core of cassis with touches of tar

indeed the finish is quite linear for such a big wine

Keller, Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Auslese Vintage:2011 with perfectly ripe tanninsThe Pettenthal vineyard is one of KP Kellers latest acquisitions. On the nose the Auslese from this Nierstein site may not be quite as pronounced as some of its stable mates, but the combination of clean botrytis and gentle tropical aromas including passion fruit and papaya is equally tantalising. On the palate this exotic notion is perfectly balanced by a truly fresh and juicy expression that combines lively acidity and zesty orange peel. Racy and