The 2016 vintage is sensational for German Riesling. The wines possess fruit, freshness, depth, and longevity.
The Klaus Keller 2016 Dalsheimer Hubacker Riesling Großes Gewächs is already an absolute delight, thanks to its magnificent aromatics. The wine offers notes of blossoms, apricot, peach, and exotic fruits, along with hints of pastry dough; it features a medium to full body and is juicy, fresh, long on the finish, mineral-driven, and dense. 19.5/20 points - perfection on the nose.
While the Klaus Keller 2016 Abtserde Riesling Großes Gewächs is certainly drinkable now, it will not reveal its full potential for many years to come. The wine remains somewhat reserved on the nose, showing notes of apricot and grapefruit, yet it is flawless on the palate - boasting a nearly full body, perfect balance, and a medium to long finish. It is fresh, juicy, and saline-mineral. This wine holds immense potential and is, in truth, still too young to drink. 19.5/20 points - perfection on the palate.
The Clemens Busch 2016 Pündericher Marienburg Riesling Fahrlay Terrassen may well be the finest Riesling the estate has ever produced. The wine presents an opulent nose featuring lime and exotic fruits; it possesses a medium to full body, a touch of botrytis, and is long, intensely mineral, and utterly opulent. 19.5/20 points.
