2018 Erdener Pralat Grosses Gewachs Reserve
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The 2018 Erdener Prälat GG Réserve Alte Reben opens with a clear, bright and aromatic bouquet of ripe mangoes, smooth red-slate aromas, speck and smoke, with discreet herbal notes. Aged on the lees for two years and another two years in bottle prior to release, this is a rich yet also remarkably refined and crystalline Riesling that represents the warmth of the vintage. The finish tends to be slightly bitter and a little sweetish due to the lower acidity. This is perfect to drink now. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in December 2024.
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Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Enormous power and concentration, but every bit as much finesse. Hard to wrap your head around this monumental yet refined wine. The elegance is extraordinary for this super-warm vintage, Lovely mango fruit, but this is not a bit loud. Then comes an extraordinary minerality in the incredibly long finish. Drink or hold.