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Gunther Steinmetz GP Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling 2016 750ml

size
750ml
country
Germany
appellation
Mittel Mosel
subappellation
Piesport
WA
95
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
Wow! This is what I call a sexy bouquet! The 2016 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling "GP" is lush and a bit untamed on the nose, showing crunchy/flinty slate as well as intense and juicy ripe Riesling flavors. The 2016 was picked in two steps, an early one at 100° Oechsle with lower acidity and another picking a week later with 95° Oechsle and higher acidity. Fermented for nine months in stainless steel and bottled only at the end of September, the 2016 Goldtröpfchen shows a round, intense, very juicy, dense, piquant and well-structured palate with fine tannins and lingering slate aromas. The wine has a still yeasty texture but is still a bit closed compared to the other "grands crus" and even the Grafenberg that was bottled in June and comes along very mineral and racy. However, the Goldtröpfchen is a very promising wine that should be cellared for another year or two. Tasted March 2018. ... More details
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Gunther Steinmetz GP Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling 2016 750ml

SKU 975175
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$37.20
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$35.34
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Professional Ratings
WA
95
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
Wow! This is what I call a sexy bouquet! The 2016 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling "GP" is lush and a bit untamed on the nose, showing crunchy/flinty slate as well as intense and juicy ripe Riesling flavors. The 2016 was picked in two steps, an early one at 100° Oechsle with lower acidity and another picking a week later with 95° Oechsle and higher acidity. Fermented for nine months in stainless steel and bottled only at the end of September, the 2016 Goldtröpfchen shows a round, intense, very juicy, dense, piquant and well-structured palate with fine tannins and lingering slate aromas. The wine has a still yeasty texture but is still a bit closed compared to the other "grands crus" and even the Grafenberg that was bottled in June and comes along very mineral and racy. However, the Goldtröpfchen is a very promising wine that should be cellared for another year or two. Tasted March 2018.
Winery
"GP" is an in-house designation for Grosses Piesporter or "Great Piesporter," Stefan's equivalent of a GG designation.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Germany
appellation
Mittel Mosel
subappellation
Piesport
Overview
Wow! This is what I call a sexy bouquet! The 2016 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling "GP" is lush and a bit untamed on the nose, showing crunchy/flinty slate as well as intense and juicy ripe Riesling flavors. The 2016 was picked in two steps, an early one at 100° Oechsle with lower acidity and another picking a week later with 95° Oechsle and higher acidity. Fermented for nine months in stainless steel and bottled only at the end of September, the 2016 Goldtröpfchen shows a round, intense, very juicy, dense, piquant and well-structured palate with fine tannins and lingering slate aromas. The wine has a still yeasty texture but is still a bit closed compared to the other "grands crus" and even the Grafenberg that was bottled in June and comes along very mineral and racy. However, the Goldtröpfchen is a very promising wine that should be cellared for another year or two. Tasted March 2018.
green grapes

Varietal: Riesling

Although they originated in Germany's beautiful Rhine Valley, the Riesling grape soon spread around the world, where it thrives in many countries with a colder climate which can support this pale and unique grapes. Riesling grapes are considered one of the finest varietals on earth, capable of expressing fascinating features of the soil type they are grown on, resulting in some highly interesting wines with plenty to offer those who are looking for something different. Riesling grapes are also noted for their aromas, which tend to be highly perfumed, floral and often with smoky notes accentuating their unusual flavor Because this was always the predominant grape grown in Germany and other such countries, Riesling wineries have always been keen to experiment with its range. This has resulted in dry white wines, sparkling wines, semi sweet wines and several others, but the finest examples are usually considered to be the Riesling dessert wines. These are occasionally made with unusual processes, including the 'eiswine' method, in which the grapes are allowed to freeze in the early frosts, or by allowing the development of 'noble rot', which withers the grapes and results in some truly spectacular and unusual flavors.
fields

Country: Germany

If German wine has had something of a bad reputation in the past, it may well be the fault of the fact that for a long time now, the Germans have simply kept all the best produce to themselves. Visit any town or village in wine producing regions of Germany, and you'll be faced with a stunning array of extremely high quality wines, each matched with local dishes and full of distinct character and flavor. As white wine production makes up for about two-thirds of all Germany's wine industry, this is by far the most visible and widely enjoyed type of wine, but one should not overlook the quality and range of rosé and red wines on offer from this fascinating country. In particular, the Spatburgunder wines (the German name for Pinot Noir) are generally of an exceptionally high quality, being full of dark, intense hedgerow fruit flavors and exciting spicy notes with a silky smooth finish.
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green grapes

Varietal: Riesling

Although they originated in Germany's beautiful Rhine Valley, the Riesling grape soon spread around the world, where it thrives in many countries with a colder climate which can support this pale and unique grapes. Riesling grapes are considered one of the finest varietals on earth, capable of expressing fascinating features of the soil type they are grown on, resulting in some highly interesting wines with plenty to offer those who are looking for something different. Riesling grapes are also noted for their aromas, which tend to be highly perfumed, floral and often with smoky notes accentuating their unusual flavor Because this was always the predominant grape grown in Germany and other such countries, Riesling wineries have always been keen to experiment with its range. This has resulted in dry white wines, sparkling wines, semi sweet wines and several others, but the finest examples are usually considered to be the Riesling dessert wines. These are occasionally made with unusual processes, including the 'eiswine' method, in which the grapes are allowed to freeze in the early frosts, or by allowing the development of 'noble rot', which withers the grapes and results in some truly spectacular and unusual flavors.
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Country: Germany

If German wine has had something of a bad reputation in the past, it may well be the fault of the fact that for a long time now, the Germans have simply kept all the best produce to themselves. Visit any town or village in wine producing regions of Germany, and you'll be faced with a stunning array of extremely high quality wines, each matched with local dishes and full of distinct character and flavor. As white wine production makes up for about two-thirds of all Germany's wine industry, this is by far the most visible and widely enjoyed type of wine, but one should not overlook the quality and range of rosé and red wines on offer from this fascinating country. In particular, the Spatburgunder wines (the German name for Pinot Noir) are generally of an exceptionally high quality, being full of dark, intense hedgerow fruit flavors and exciting spicy notes with a silky smooth finish.