A.J. Adam, Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Auslese, Mosel

Amazing, 16 years old and going strong. Gout de petrol, honeysuckle/caramelized apricots. Balanced sweetness with well integrated acidity. From 0.375 ml bottle, will hold easily for another 5 years.

2008 vintage

带点雾气的草坪，然后有些兰花、百合、白玫瑰之类的花香，带有提纯露和香水的质感，新鲜到有汁水感的柠檬、橘子、水蜜桃、白桃、菠萝、糖渍菠萝、荔枝，花果香相嵌合，处在不断变化绵延之中，偶尔会有一些奶油慕斯的味道，表现柔和，还有些新鲜薄荷香草之类的味道。入口周正柔和，曲线曼妙，浓郁又精巧，酸度高，分散在酒液各处，拖着整体，附着口腔，带来生津。柑橘，柠檬，西柚，菠萝罐头，杏子和桃子等，带着潜藏的白花香，花果香干净精致，收尾有较强的矿物感以及一点点黄油烤饼干。93/100

2019 vintage

Sweeter than I was expecting, reasonable acidity yo balance. Petrol apricol kumquat

2008 vintage

For a weak vintage this is really complex , nuanced and pure. wow.

2008 vintage

Out of a 375. Yellow gold colored, with orange blossom and honeysuckle on the nose. On the palate petrol, stoniness, honey, peach and apricot. Full bodied with a long finish, was great with granny smith apples and an assortment of cheeses, along with some pate and duck rillette. Wonderful. Could last another lifetime.

2008 vintage

Still very much in the zone. Sweetness is fading, and I love it.

2008 vintage

Nice showing. Very sweet on the nose, less so on the palate. Guests loved it.

2008 vintage

racy acidity, sugar less than i remember. dominant petrol and honeyed fruit tones. incredible

2008 vintage

Nose of light petrol and stone. Beautiful palate with lime and peach. Fine tuned balance of sweet and acid. Graceful and focused. Really stunning.

2008 vintage

Certainly a good Mosel auslese with peach and pineapple tastes, a little grapefruit, sufficient acidity and an amazing vivdity reflected by a little bubbles in the first glass. But if it justifies all the hype around aj adam, as with all his other wines, i dont think so. Most ratings come from people who are not used to drink a good sweet wine too often. AJ Adams best remains his piesporter with Haart and boh that location and that producer …

2008 vintage

Chicagoer Rieslingfeier (Chicago, IL) : #03-09. Certainly on the dry end of the Kabinett spectrum, this has tons of slatey minerality and just a hint of white fruits. There's some pronounced pineapple here, this seems to be just a little bit advanced (I didn't get to this until later in the evening and it had warmed up some), since it didn't seem to have quite as much tension as I expected. It's certainly got tons of acidity, but that white …

2008 vintage

A rocky, babbling brook of ripe stone fruits, petrol, lanolin and tart citrus, summer flowers along the banks. Broad and generous without being heavy. Flat-out delicious and an absolute steal.

2008 vintage

Holley cow this was nice. White flowers / fruit. Perfect balance and a long, sweet finish. I could drink a bottle of this by myself. Will only get better. (95+)

2008 vintage

Not as much acidity as if hoped for from an 08. Just a touch flabby and short on the finish. Also a little sweet - seemed like Spatlese+ to me.

2008 vintage

smooth, sweet, balanced, drinks like a Spätlese, don't think it will improve

2008 vintage

A proper fruit salad nose on this one. Different sorts of fruits so ripe that they are practically melting into a juice. Lush green apple blended with sour, almost salty citrus fruit. Some mild honey and not-so-mild chalk also to be found. On the palate very thick but with good focus and high acidity, leading to a dry, mouth-puckering finish. Sweetish, sour and very energetic. Not nearly as stony as many other Kabinetts I enjoy but instead has plenty of …

2008 vintage

In de geur gout de petrol, bloemig, abrikoos. In de mond een mineraliteit, frisheid en focus waar de haren op je rug (babydons :-) ) spontaan van overeind gaan staan. De wijn heeft duidelijk wat restsuiker, maar dit is geen moment storend. Schitterend!

2008 vintage

Another great bottle of this. Drinking so well right now with a core of ripe Mosel fruit tinged with florality, slate and more exotic gingery notes, incredibly light on its feet yet having remarkable presence and intensity of flavour, and impeccably balanced with gentle sweetness and the bright acids of the vintage making it very easy to drink.

2008 vintage

A rich thicker Kab that surprised me when I saw only 7.5% alcohol. Well balanced and mature, rich lime finish.

2008 vintage

Light, fresh and crisp, peaches and citrus. Superb Kabinett. Paired well with spicy shrimp.

2008 vintage

Completely unlike the last bottle I opened (which was sullen and reductive). This showed bright, crisp fruit and lively finishing acidity. The sweetness is notable, but the acids make everything finish with a dry feeling - inviting the next sip. Good food companion.

2008 vintage

Opened for Valentine's dinner and served with Lobster Noodles. Compared to a couple of 03 Donnhoff Spatlese's I had a few days ago, this was sweeter and I found the Donnhoff's a little more elegant. I like this though and it paired well with the food

2008 vintage

This is consistently one of the best Kabinetts I've ever had. It's better with a couple years in bottle from vintage. Right now, the 2008 is smoking. Mineral-driven on the soaring nose, with great peach and apricot notes. In the mouth, vibrant and delightful, with tangy fruit and zest acidity. Strong finish. This is magnificent now. A-/A

2008 vintage

I sure hope this is just in an awkward phase. Lots of reduction (distinct aroma of burning rubber) and the acid overwhelmed the very minimal fruit. I had been very much looking forward to drinking this, but sadly could not enjoy it one bit. I've had fantastic experiences with Adam's '08 Spatlese and the '08 Feinherb, but this was simply not good. Not sure whether to try another bottle soon or presume it's shut down and let the rest sit …

2008 vintage

This was a very bright and light gold color and very clear. The smells were floral and spciy with citrus notes, orange rind, and hints of the chemical smell of gas. The flavor was delicious lemon, lime and pure and precise citrus fruit. The finish was about 30 seconds and very zingy and refreshing.

2008 vintage

- Yellow color and aromas of lemon. It's balanced and has flavours of melon - Lechee

2008 vintage

Still the same impression as the last time - this could have even a bit more acid to balance the sweetness and to be more vibrant. Anyway, a very nice wine, great stuff on a hot picnic.

2008 vintage

Consistently wonderful Kabinett. Paired well with a pungent, washed cheese from Germany.

2008 vintage

Saturdays at One - Volume 47 : WIML92-93+/-? Tasted non blind at a wine tasting. Light yellow to perhaps yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, acacia and wet stones. Flavors of orange, lychee, cherry and persimmon. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink over the next 10-12 years plus or minus. Tasted twice with consistent notes.

2008 vintage

Germany (Farpointe Cellar) : Floral notes and grapefruit on the nose, and a nice touch of stone at the end. Sweet and floral on the palate, with stone on the mid-palate and a lime finish.

2008 vintage

Saturdays at One - Volume 46 : WIML92-93+/-? Tasted non blind. Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nice nose of mixed florals, acacia, sea breeze, apricot, lime and wet stones. Flavors of cherry, peach, lychee and a dash of lemon drop. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. No rush.

2008 vintage

Really wild and exotic to the point that I wondered if there was some Scheurebe in here; a powerhouse of mango, passionfruit and grapefruit accented with floral, honeyed and mineral notes. The power and sweetness here are almost Beerenauslese-like, but there's tremendous acidity that keeps it remarkably light, precise and refreshing. Stunning!

2008 vintage

Just gorgeous. Forgot to take specific notes, but I remember, this was the wine of the tasting for me. I was probably just speechless. 93+to 94+, at least.

2008 vintage

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