2016 Urziger Wurzgarten Alte Reben GG
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Green fruit opens the aromatic curtain on the olfactory stage, where delicate citrusy notes and a hint of spice also put in an appearance. This is the most intense of Ernie Loosen’s Grosse Gewächse, grapefruit and melon the main fruit contenders on the palate, but they are well supported by fine nuances of nut kernel and an indefinable but delightful spicy notion. The texture is creamy and well balanced by a refreshing lemony acidity. (MS)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2016 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben is clear, deep and flinty on the nose, with herbal and mineral aromas as well as great purity and precision and a touch of tropical fruit aromas. Salty-piquant and enormously lush but also salty, this is a gorgeous Riesling with very fine tannins, stimulating crystallinity and mineral freshness. This is another highlight of the Loosen crus in 2016. This has great finesse and elegance and is enormously mouthwatering in the finish. Impressive.
RS 8.8 g/l, TA 7.4 g/l. Less smoky than the Clemens Busch Marienburg 2016 and more stony. Tight and lemony on the palate, lots of tension and still quite closed on the palate. Crisp and streamlined on the finish. (JH)
Notably deep golden straw. Quite refined, buttoned-up nose. And then a great explosion of spiced sausage on the palate. Very satisfying. No need for food when you have it in the glass! All bases covered. Maybe not for the longest life but lots of interest and pleasure delivered. (JR)