WTN: 1999 Kunstler Rheingau Kabinett
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:01 pm
I bought these about four years ago for the ridiculous price of $4 each. They were then so dry/austere as to be almost flavorless, and close to clear in color.
Now? Lovely yellow-gold with intense nose of honeysuckle, stone fruit, minerals and a hint of petrol. In taste, underripe stone fruit and wet rocks. Still dry, of course, but so packed with flavor that we were knocked sideways with surprise. It was an amazing match with our Tandoori chicken.
This is incredible bottle development, beyond anything I can remember expreriencing in any other white wine and, I must add, something that had I been aware of it would have had me on the reisling bandwagon long ago. According to my inventory, I have three more bottles--God, I hope it's right.
Now? Lovely yellow-gold with intense nose of honeysuckle, stone fruit, minerals and a hint of petrol. In taste, underripe stone fruit and wet rocks. Still dry, of course, but so packed with flavor that we were knocked sideways with surprise. It was an amazing match with our Tandoori chicken.
This is incredible bottle development, beyond anything I can remember expreriencing in any other white wine and, I must add, something that had I been aware of it would have had me on the reisling bandwagon long ago. According to my inventory, I have three more bottles--God, I hope it's right.