The 2008 Keller Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs, produced in the Rheinhessen region of Germany, is a white Riesling that stands out for its complexity and refinement. This particular vintage has received high praise from several notable wine reviewers, underscoring its exceptional quality.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded this Riesling a score of 92, highlighting its "yellow plum with its pits, pungent parsnip, and grapefruit with pungent bitter-sweetness of zest" aroma. The reviewer, DS, described the palate as "juicy and invigorating yet texturally rich and silken," noting the infusion of "nut oils, crushed stone and savory salinity." The wine’s balance and richness were particularly commended, with the reviewer predicting it could be worth following for over a dozen years.

Vinous also rated this Riesling 92 and praised its "ethereal aromas of apricot pit, lemon oil and pine nuts." The review emphasized the wine’s "crisp, fresh and light" nature, noting that it possesses "nerve, poise and balance" often missing in many dry Rieslings. The "salty minerality" and "extremely long" finish were highlighted as key attributes that make this wine a standout. The reviewer declared it their favorite among the estate’s dry Rieslings to drink currently.

John Gilman from View From The Cellar gave the highest score of 95, calling the 2008 Kirchspiel Grosses Gewachs a "stellar bottle in the making." He described its "magical complexity" with a bouquet featuring "grapefruit, lemon, green apple, petrol, hard limestone, wild yeasts and lime zest." On the palate, Gilman found the wine to be "deep, full-bodied and very, very pure and seamless," praising its "rock solid core of fruit, bright acids, superb focus and a classic shape" on what he described as a "very long, racy and laser-like finish."

Overall, the 2008 Keller Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs is celebrated for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging. It has garnered excellent reviews from top wine critics, making it a noteworthy choice for Riesling enthusiasts.