The Ahr's 2005 harvest commenced a full week earlier than the long-time average and concluded in the middle October. Werner Näkel described the summer weather as average, but pointed out that summer was followed by a beautiful and warm fall. Pinot Noir benefited from warm fall temperatures and the Pinot fruit selected had an excellent natural must weight and was very healthy. To clarify, Frühburgunder is Pinot Noir. More specifically, it is a highly regarded, small-berry mutation of Pinot favored in this part of Germany. This easy to understand Pinot is light and delicate, and spends most of its time in five-year barrels, giving just a hint of oak. Straightforward cherry fruit, clean and bright, and terrific with cheese, meat and fish-based foods.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Klosterlay Riesling Spätlese $19.99
2008 Undone Pinot Noir $10.99
2009 Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Drachenstein "Dragonstone" Riesling Qba $15.99
2008 Bollig-Lehnert Drohner Hofberger Auslese*** $17.99
2006 Milz Laurentiushof Estate Riesling 180° $9.99
