Keller, Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Auslese Vintage:2011 This seems almost light compared

This seems almost light compared to either the Vaudésir or the Les Clos yet it is so much more refined

(from vines planted in 1987)

it has a concentrated core of cassis with touches of tar

Thierry Allemand has been working the steep slopes just outside the town of Cornas since 1982

A pretty combination of red currant

Keller, Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Auslese Vintage:2011 This seems almost light comparedThe Pettenthal vineyard is one of KP Kellers latest acquisitions. On the nose the Auslese from this Nierstein site may not be quite as pronounced as some of its stable mates, but the combination of clean botrytis and gentle tropical aromas including passion fruit and papaya is equally tantalising. On the palate this exotic notion is perfectly balanced by a truly fresh and juicy expression that combines lively acidity and zesty orange peel. Racy and