Saarburger Rausch Kabinett, Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken 2019

The Rausch 2019 Kabinett from Dorothee Zilliken shares quite similar numbers to the Saarburg Kabinett, with 8.5 percent alcohol, 7.4 grams of acidity and 59.8 grams per liter of residual sugar. However, the precision of the Rausch really shine through here on the nose, which soars from the glass in a blaze of lemon, pink grapefruit, a touch of cress, salty minerality, white flowers, incipient smokiness and a topnote of citrus peel. On the palate the wine is pure, precise and medium-bodied, with great mineral drive and cut, a lovely core, laser-like focus and a very, very long, complex, filigreed and dancing finish. This is an utterly brilliant young Kabinett! Drink between 2021-2065

AP: 05 20. The 2019er Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett was made from fruit picked at 91° Oechsle, and was fermented to almost sweet levels of residual sugar. This wine offers a stunning and tell-tale nose made of white peach, a hint of mint, cucumber, some white flowers, and a touch of whipped cream, all beautifully integrated into some smoky reduction. It is breathtakingly well balanced on the peachy and floral palate, and leaves a gorgeously engaging feel in the long and juicy finish. A touch of cream and apricot blossom adds persistence and some Spätlese Schmelz to this absolutely gorgeous fruity-styled wine. What a great success! 2029-2049