2008 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Auslese Trocken ‘R’

Matured, but also stunningly reductive on the nose, the intense, dense and elegant flavored 2008 Saumagen Riesling Auslese trocken R definitely needs a decanter or 30 minutes in the glass to reveal its talents. Bottled with 12.5% alcohol it has a chalky, elegant and well-balanced palate but nothing here was prepared to be tasted almost seven years after the harvest! This is a firm, lively, mineral and straight Saumagen that is still young and discreet but should be a great wine in a couple of years. 93 points. – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate