An Aged Kabinett

1998 Reinhold Haar Riesling Kabinett
Piesporter Goldtropfchen, Mosel-saar-ruwer
Jen’s Notes
$18.99

This wine was a daring choice: we were not certain that a Kabinett could survive seven years of bottle age. While we certainly wouldn't age this one any longer, we are happy to report that it is holding up quite nicely.

The wine was pale in color and had a surprisingly tarry nose. The flavor palate boasts the Hallmark Mosel spritziness, with just a whisper of the tar underneath. The wine is rich and concentrated, including flavors of mango and honey. It isn't very complex, but it is definitely focused and mouthfilling, with succulent, juicy fruit. Even with all this fruit, the wine is quite dry.