Karthäuserhof Alte Reben Spätlese Trocken Riesling 2008

This wine is a real stunner. Classic Mosel slate profile from one of the oldest estates, founded in the 11th century by Carthusian Monks, now farmed by the same family for 6 generations. They are also unique among German wine growers for having a monopole, Karthauserhofberg, which is very uncommon in Germany, where vineyard ownership most closely resembles Burgundy. 2008 has enough development to tell its story while still showing youthful, electric energy. The wine is at once oily, rich, and layered while brimming with mouthwatering freshness and saline mineral flavors. Spatlese trocken at this quality level will rival most GGs for half the price.

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