Riesling RR 2011 Weingut Keller

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

Keller’s 2011 Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling RR once again reflects especially ripe fruit from an iron-rich sector in this site and illustrates the rather obvious fact (though one ignored by the vast majority of Germany’s elite growers) that judicious residual sugar can render a riper wine more elegant simply because of reduced alcohol. And rest assured that there is more than enough acidity and extract here to buffer the modest level of residual sugar in question. Penetrating scents of kirsch and mirabelle distillates with hints of mint and a whiff of wood smoke lead to a substantial yet bright palate whose sappy multi-citrus intensity preserves into a gripping finish the invigoratingly piquant and pungent elements adumbrated in the nose. A hint of honey underscores the richness of ripe fruit while salt and stone add further complexity. I would expect this to perform well for at least a decade.

BOW (8.25)