Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg Cuvee Sainte Catherine, Alsace Grand Cru, France

溫巴赫酒莊斯伯格園圣凱瑟琳雷司令白葡萄酒

點擊次數：11096

There are five dry Rieslings in 1994 - all of them outstanding. The 1994 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvee Ste.-Catherine is one of the most awesome dry Rieslings I have ever tasted. Extremely full-bodied and exceptionally concentrated, with spectacular aromatics (gravel, wet steel, oranges, and other citrus fruits), layers of concentration, and pinpoint precision, this admirably pure, exquisite Riesling may last for two decades. It is a tour de force in wine-making.There has been no shortage of great vintages for Domaine Weinbach. 1989 and 1990 are the finest recent vintages prior to 1994, and this estate turned out extremely strong 1992s and 1993s. The 1994s offer a dazzling combination of power, high extraction, and vibrant, well-integrated acidity, making them strikingly intense, beautifully structured wines. This domaine consistently has conservative crop yields. For example, in 1994 the French government permitted 80 hectoliters per hectare, but Domaine Weinbach averaged 45 hectoliters per hectare. The estate's harvest began on September 20th and finished on November 18th. Kudos to the Fallers, who once again have turned out exquisite wines.The 1994 wines reviewed in this issue were tasted in December, 1995.Domaine Weinbach is imported by Vineyard Brands, Inc. (Robert Haas Selections), Chester, VT; tel. (802) 875-2139