2022 Fritz Haag Juffer Riesling Kabinett Grosse Lage

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 93 VN 93 WS 92
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, August 2023

Wonderful nose of cassis and flint with floral and baking spice nuances. Very clean and racy with so much drive and energy on the sleek and focused palate. Fantastic wet stone freshness at the long, super-clean finish...
VN 93

Vinous, October 2023

For now, the 2022 Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett has a layer of sulfur on the nose. Underneath this, peachiness awaits. The palate comes on light feet, with vivid fluidity, juicy flow and much allure. The fruit is...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, June 2024

A compelling version of the off-dry style, showing good concentration. Juicy apple and apricot flavors are cut with citrus zest and bitter-edged mineral notes, offsetting the sweetness nicely. A beam of racy acidity...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Riesling
Country Germany
Region Mosel Saar Ruwer
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 8%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Fritz Haag Juffer Riesling Kabinett from the Mosel Saar Ruwer region in Germany is a white wine produced by Fritz Haag. This vintage is characterized by its refreshing and dynamic profile, making it a notable choice for Riesling enthusiasts. The wine is bottled with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 8.0%.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 93, highlighting its "wonderful nose of cassis and flint with floral and baking spice nuances." Stuart Pigott from jamessuckling.com emphasized the wine’s "clean and racy" nature, noting its "drive and energy on the sleek and focused palate." He concluded with praise for its "fantastic wet stone freshness at the long, super-clean finish," and recommended it for immediate drinking or holding.

Vinous also gave the 2022 Fritz Haag Juffer Riesling Kabinett a score of 93. Anne Krebiehl MW observed a "layer of sulfur on the nose" initially, but underneath, there is a "peachiness" that awaits discovery. On the palate, the wine demonstrates "vivid fluidity, juicy flow and much allure." Krebiehl highlighted the fruit's "toned down" nature to "citrus, mouth-watering with a touch of peach framed with vivid lemon notions." The wine's 45g/L of residual sugar adds a "lovely sweetness," all encapsulated in a "citric, fresh charm."

Wine Spectator rated the wine slightly lower at 92 but still acknowledged its merit. The publication described it as a "compelling version of the off-dry style," with "good concentration." The review noted "juicy apple and apricot flavors" that are "cut with citrus zest and bitter-edged mineral notes," providing a balance to the sweetness. A "beam of racy acidity" runs through the wine, ensuring it remains "brisk," and a "waft of smoke" complements the "focused close." Wine Spectator suggests drinking this wine now through 2032.

In summary, the 2022 Fritz Haag Juffer Riesling Kabinett is a vibrant and well-balanced Riesling, with a clear emphasis on freshness, acidity, and a harmonious blend of fruit and mineral notes. It has received commendable reviews for its dynamic palate and is suitable for immediate enjoyment or cellaring.