Keller, Westhofener Morstein Riesling TBA, Rheinhessen

15x Riesling (2001-2019, mostly GGs) : A great opportunity to taste through a wide range of dry Rieslings, mostly Grosses Gewächs, across producers and vintages. The tasting confirmed my impression that these wines truly hit their stride after about 15 years. In their youth, the fruit tends to dominate, while the minerality stays in the background, and the overall balance often feels off, especially when sharp acidity is not yet matched by a generous mouthfeel. The top wines for me …

Riesling GG dinner : Deep amber in color, the wine opens with intense aromas of orange jam, apricot, Christmas spice, resin, quince, and molasses. Rich on the palate, it’s sweet yet backed by vibrant acidity, achieving a balance that will appeal to those who enjoy TBA-level sweetness.

Last dinner of a great wine drinking weekend with Gusbo ('94 Margaux,'86 Cos & '03 Keller TBA) (Pangea in Monterrey, Mexico) : Medium straw color. Beautiful and fresh nose of quince and apricots. Medium bodied with a nice texture. Finish is intense and long. What a beauty of a dessert wine! If I had to criticize something, I'd say it's missing a dash of acidity to become mind blowing. Perhaps it was the memories of last night's mind blowing Eszencia …