A Kabinett?

2004 Alfred Merkelbach Urziger Wurzgarten
Kabinett, Mosel (Riesling)
$15.99
Shane’s Notes

The aroma displayed kerosene and sweet, tangy pear. The palate was syrupy up front with good mid-palate concentration (pear) which faded into a stony finish. The stony finish nicely balanced the up front syrupiness. It’s a bit tangy with a medium length finish. We really enjoyed it, but those of you looking for a “true” Kabinett should probably skip this one: it tastes more like a Spatlese than a Kabinett. It is drinkable now, but a few years of bottle age wouldn’t hurt.