December 1, 2013: News, Wines of the Month
Rising star Stefan Erbes at Weingut Karl Erbes produced a stunning Erdener Prälat Auslese * in his debut vintage in this vineyard.
Many times over the last years, we have heralded the greatness of the Erdener Prälat, a tiny vineyard producing splendidly rich yet highly elegant wines. We published a detailed article on the Erdener Prälat vineyard, including on its situation, history, terroir, producers as well as a complete set of tasting notes, in Issue No 10.
Overall, the 2012 vintage suited the Prälat aromatics and structure. This allowed two rising stars in the Mosel, Stefan Erbes (Weingut Karl Erbes and Christian Hermann (Weingut Dr. Hermann), to produce some stunning expression of Erdener Prälat refined opulence. This is the more remarkable for the Karl Erbes Estate, as the 2012 vintage was its debut vintage in the Erdener Prälat vineyard!
You can find out more about the superb collection by the Karl Erbes Estate in Issue No 23 (Oct 2013) with Part II of our extensive 2012 Vintage Report. This issue is available to subscribers on simple request. Not yet a subscriber? You can become one, free of charge, by simply registering yourself here below.
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Karl Erbes
Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese *
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Well, it is hard not to fall under the spell of these aromatics: There is so much going on, with rich scents of mango, laurel, honey and pineapple but also some fresh yellow peach and red-berry fruits. But what is most remarkable about this wine is the lightness and elegance it displays on the palate. There is a pack of intense flavors wooing for one's attention but at the same time, everything seems to be feather-light. The finish is long and delicately rich. This stunner of a wine has only one drawback, its availability, as we understand that most of the production will go to Canada. Lucky Canadians! 2027-2052
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