2010 Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Auslese trocken

Although Bernd Philippi sold his family's estate in 2010, he remains at the helm of this historical property in Kallstadt.While the dry Auslese R and RR from the Saumagen site are always monuments when they are released a few years after bottling, and age admirably thereafter, the entry-level wines were often a tad disappointing.The new team under Dominik Sona and Johannes Lochner seems to have taken this to heart.In any case, it has been a while since the dry kabinetts have been this appealing.I have still not tasted the 2011s, which should be even more approachable. Also recommended:2010 Kallstadter Annaberg Weissburgunder Spatlese Trocken (87), 2010 Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Kabinett Trocken (87), 2010 Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Spatlese Trocken (88), 2008 Pinot Noir Philippi (85).Other wines tasted:2010 Kallstadter Riesling Kabinett Trocken.

As these wines are always brought to market late, I have not yet even tasted the 2010s from Bernd Philippi. Although he has often said that 2007 was the best vintage of his career, 2009 is certainly another milestone in this estate's history. The wines portrayed below will only be released over the next three to five years, but try to find the Auslese R and RR when they become available. This is a style that will never be made like this again. That said, the simpler wines are of less interest. Also recommended2009 Weissburgunder Kabinett Trocken (85), 2009 Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Kabinett Trocken (87).Also tasted2009 Kallstadter Annaberg Chardonnay Spatlese Trocken, 2009 Kallstadter Riesling Kabinett Trocken.