Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

They have stunning vineyards in almost all of the well-known sites on the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer, yet it was Kesselstatt's monopoly holdings in the Josephshof in Graach that brought forth the most distinguished wines in 2008. That said, this collection was good from start to finish this year, which given their size makes them a safe bet for any consumer looking for fine German riesling. Once quite focused on off-dry styles, Kesselstatt has placed more emphasis on Grosses Gewachs in recent years and certainly bottles more topnotch dry riesling than anyone else on the Mosel today. More important, the kabinetts and spatleses from this estate have become extremely consistent as well. Also recommended: 2008 Kaseler Riesling Trocken (85), 2008 Kaseler Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett Trocken (86), 2008 Kaseler Nies'chen Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs (89), 2008 Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett Feinherb (86), 2008 Kaseler Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett (86), 2008 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese (89), 2008 Scharzhofberger Riesling Eiswein Long Gold Capsule (92). Other wines tasted: 2008 Graacher Riesling Trocken. (Valckenberg International, Tulsa OK

From Germany 2008: Crisp, Pure and Refreshing (Jan 2010) by Joel B. Payne

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2008 Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett

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Color: White

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2008 Josephshofer Riesling Spatlese

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2008 Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

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2008 Josephshofer Riesling Grosses Gewachs

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