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January Distinguished Cellar Series: Midwest Gentleman’s No Reserve Auction
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Lot 535
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93-95WA
"The 2004 Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg is forced to follow a 2003 that was to my palate the wine of that vintage. Nevertheless, from barrel, this 2004 performed impressively. “It smells just like a breeze coming in off the ocean,” I say, and – whether that’s minerals or my imagination – the Pichlers jump on the comment, insisting that they consider precisely this aroma a sign of quality and concentration in their young Rieslings. Beyond the ocean is a bountiful medley of ripe peach, pear and apricot, subtle notes of chalk dust and (Kellerberg signature) white pepper. On the palate, these elements ally with juicy, vivid citrus and fruit pit accents. The finish has all the citrus, minerals and fruit pits so common in this vintage, but also a sheer opulence of fruit and a peacock’s tail of flavors that go well beyond this year’s norm and demonstrate the quality inherent in this famous vineyard."
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"The 2004 Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg is forced to follow a 2003 that was to my palate the wine of that vintage. Nevertheless, from barrel, this 2004 performed impressively. “It smells just like a breeze coming in off the ocean,” I say, and – whether that’s minerals or my imagination – the Pichlers jump on the comment, insisting that they consider precisely this aroma a sign of quality and concentration in their young Rieslings. Beyond the ocean is a bountiful medley of ripe peach, pear and apricot, subtle notes of chalk dust and (Kellerberg signature) white pepper. On the palate, these elements ally with juicy, vivid citrus and fruit pit accents. The finish has all the citrus, minerals and fruit pits so common in this vintage, but also a sheer opulence of fruit and a peacock’s tail of flavors that go well beyond this year’s norm and demonstrate the quality inherent in this famous vineyard."
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A highly aromatic white of piercing acidity and transparency to terroir, ranging from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. It ages remarkably and is the noble grape of Germany and Alsace.