95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "At this early stage, it is impossible to choose a favorite between these two stunning young Grosses Gewächs bottlings! The 2017 Halenberg GG jumps from the glass in a superb blend of blood orange, a touch of white peach, smoky overtones, salty minerality, spring flowers and grapefruit peel. On the palate the wine is deep, full and nascently complex, with a lovely sense of reserve in the core, ripe, perfectly integrated acids, great focus and grip and a very, very long and complex finish. Another stellar bottle in the making. 2027-2085. (May/Jun 2018)"
95 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): "[$113 list] The nose is dominated by intimations of red currant, red raspberry, lime and grapefruit; though, to be sure, there are also intimations of marine salinity and crushed stone. Once the wine hits your palate, there is a near-electric spark and a rush of bright juiciness allied to mouthwatering salinity and invigorating crystalline stony impingements. There’s also a suggestion of bittersweet inner-mouth florality more typical for Frühlingsplätzchen. A sense of tightly-coiled energy is allied to silken texture and a sense of buoyancy improbable for such a palpably extract-rich wine of around 12.5% alcohol. The vibrant, refreshing, multi-faceted finish delivers tingling, crunchy fresh fruit and myriad mineral notes, tugging not just on the salivary glands but on the cheeks and mandible. Drink: 2019-2033. (Apr 2019)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Pure, graceful and complex, delivering an underlying creaminess to the explosive midpalate that features notes of peach, ripe citrus and passion fruit, with ground ginger and clove accents gliding on the edges. The acidity is well-integrated but pronounced, while the finish echoes saline hints. Best from 2021 through 2030. (2/28/19)"
19/20 points Michael Schmidt (JancisRobinson.com): "A fragrance that excels in purity of fruit and coolness of minerality. On the palate this rendition of the Halenberg is absolutely compact and taut. Fruit and minerality clearly defined but conceding the limelight to an amazing exhibition of structure and elegance. An all-time Great! Drink: 2019-2028. (8/27/18)"
95 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): "[$113 list] The nose is dominated by intimations of red currant, red raspberry, lime and grapefruit; though, to be sure, there are also intimations of marine salinity and crushed stone. Once the wine hits your palate, there is a near-electric spark and a rush of bright juiciness allied to mouthwatering salinity and invigorating crystalline stony impingements. There’s also a suggestion of bittersweet inner-mouth florality more typical for Frühlingsplätzchen. A sense of tightly-coiled energy is allied to silken texture and a sense of buoyancy improbable for such a palpably extract-rich wine of around 12.5% alcohol. The vibrant, refreshing, multi-faceted finish delivers tingling, crunchy fresh fruit and myriad mineral notes, tugging not just on the salivary glands but on the cheeks and mandible. Drink: 2019-2033. (Apr 2019)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Pure, graceful and complex, delivering an underlying creaminess to the explosive midpalate that features notes of peach, ripe citrus and passion fruit, with ground ginger and clove accents gliding on the edges. The acidity is well-integrated but pronounced, while the finish echoes saline hints. Best from 2021 through 2030. (2/28/19)"
19/20 points Michael Schmidt (JancisRobinson.com): "A fragrance that excels in purity of fruit and coolness of minerality. On the palate this rendition of the Halenberg is absolutely compact and taut. Fruit and minerality clearly defined but conceding the limelight to an amazing exhibition of structure and elegance. An all-time Great! Drink: 2019-2028. (8/27/18)"
| Product SKU | 338024 |
| Producer | Emrich-Schönleber |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Nahe |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Designation | Grosses Gewachs |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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