2015 Dr H Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett
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The cooling mint and incisive nips of cress observed in some other Thanisch bottlings from this vintage are, rather surprisingly, also present in a Doctor wine, as is downright refreshing primary juiciness. That said, the opulently ripe fruit character – tending toward honeydew and Persian melons – as well as musky narcissus scents and textural richness on a glycerol-slicked palate are all typical Doctor. The sustained finish, modest in sweetness, perpetuates a combination of caress with stimulation and of richness with refreshment.
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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Still a bit closed, but this is a stunning Kabinett that has a whole extra dimension of fruit aromas and a great mineral freshness. This sweeps up all the sweetness at the long very clean finish. Better from 2018, but can easily age for 20 years.
Thanisch's 2015 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett is very clear and still reductive on the nose, with flinty sulfur notes, bright fruit aromas and very good definition. Round, lush and juicy but also fine, mineral and salty, this is a delicate, filigreed and elegant Kabinett with a good mineral structure and a mouthwatering salty finish. A classic!