Germany – Vinum Lector

Weingut Am Kaiserbaum Hammel-Hundinger Gerald’s Riesling Dry

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:43:08 +0000

The Kaiserbaum winery, based in Gerolsheim (Palatinate), was named after the purple-blue flowering Paulownia tree (Paulownia tomentosa), which parents Frithjof and Margit Hundinger planted in the courtyard of their winery in 1980 for the birth of their son Gerald. Legend has it that the mystical phoenix bird, which has symbolized immortality, luck and fertility since late antiquity, settles on this tree. The Hammel-Hundinger winery was founded in 1963 by Frithjof Hundinger Senior and has been in family ownership ever since. The winery was given its current name when the 2011 vintage was introduced. Its 25 hectares of vineyards offer a variety of soil types and microclimates. The company's red wines are traditionally matured in wooden barrels, while the white wines are reductively fermented in stainless steel. In the third generation, Gerald Hammel-Hundinger has taken the family business to a new level. From "easy drinking" to Piwi to ice wine, everything is produced here sustainably and to an extremely high standard. As a reward, the winemaker, who is certified as a “Partner Company for Nature Conservation”, won several gold awards, such as the "Best Winery Germany - Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023". "I am realistic, calm and clear in my ideas. My interest in new things and my creativity give me strength and allow me to go my own way." - Gerald Hammel-Hundinger For more info, visit Weingut Am Kaiserbaum Hummel-Hundinger website. VARIETALS 100% Riesling VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Weingut Am Kaiserbaum Hammel-Hundinger Gerald’s Pinot Noir

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:06:33 +0000

Graf Johann IV Riesling Trocken

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:06:47 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12%

APPEARANCE
Pale golden straw color.

NOSE
Fresh citrus notes of lime, lemon and orange zest in the aroma of wine are interwoven with hints of minerals and green apple.

PALATE
The wine has a balanced, generous taste with hints of citrus and white fruit, and an invigorating refreshing acidity. Refined minerality in the aftertaste.

PAIRING
This wine blends perfectly with light dishes, stewed fish and poultry, vegetables such as asparagus and fruit desserts.

RATINGS

4.1

Graf Johann IV Riesling Halb-Trocken (off-dry)

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:56:29 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 10.5%
Residual sugar: off-dry

APPEARANCE
Straw yellow with golden shades.

NOSE
Medium, off dry aromatic with fruity, fresh scent of green apples and peaches.

PALATE
Nice juiciness on the palate with fine, lively acidity and a delicate melt in the finish.

PAIRING
Packed with enough acidity to balance off complex dishes, such as Asian and spicy food in general.
Suitable also for delicate desserts at the end of a meal.

RATINGS

4.4

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Sommerpalais Riesling (off-dry)

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:33:18 +0000

Producing unique Rieslings that capture the distinctive personality of the great vineyard sites on the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer has been the mission at Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt for the last 650 years. The Gunter-Reh family arrived at the end of the 1970's when they purchased the Imperial property of “Reichsgrafen von Kesselstatt” in 1978. Today, covering 46 hectares, their vines occupy an extraordinary range of superior terroirs along the three river valleys of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, expressing the individuality and personality of these unique terroirs as effectively and tangibly as possible. The Sommerpalais Riesling is a lively, fruity and fresh summer wine. Its character derives from its origin, the unique vineyards along the Mosel. The Riesling grapes lend the wine a wonderful fruitiness and hints of mineral. The estate's manor, Schloss Marienlay, serves as a model for the label, which is designed every year by another child, related to the estate. For more info, visit Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt website. VARIETALS 100% Riesling VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt RK Riesling Trocken (dry)

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:05:59 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12%
Residual sugar 6.7 g/l (off-dry)
Total acidity 7.4 g/l

APPEARANCE
Pale straw color with a slight greenish tint.

NOSE
Bright and aromatic nose with notes of green apple, citrus zest, white peach, and fresh herbs, complemented by a subtle minerality.

PALATE
Light-bodied with a crisp acidity, presenting flavors of lime, green apple, and white peach. The dry finish is clean and refreshing, with a touch of flinty minerality.

AGEING
Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh and vibrant character.

PAIRING
Pairs excellently with dishes like lean fish, shellfish, sushi, salads, and cheese. It also enhances spicy food, vegetables, and soups.

RATINGS

Germany – Vinum Lector

Weingut Am Kaiserbaum Hammel-Hundinger Gerald’s Riesling Dry

Weingut Am Kaiserbaum Hammel-Hundinger Gerald’s Pinot Noir

Graf Johann IV Riesling Trocken

4.1

Graf Johann IV Riesling Halb-Trocken (off-dry)

4.4

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Sommerpalais Riesling (off-dry)

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt RK Riesling Trocken (dry)

3.8