Dr. Hermann Riesling Erdener Treppchen Kabinett #6

'As in past years, Hermann’s #6 originates with old, ungrafted vines, relatively rare in the Treppchen, and, unsurprisingly, this year’s rendition reflects picking on the first day of Hermann’s harvest – namely, September 24. A penetrating, cooling nose offers site-typical mint and sassafras along with intimations of white peach and lime. Subtle smokiness and crushed stone suffusion add interest to a luscious, buoyant and glossy midpalate and an impressively persistent finish. (I wrote simply “#6” as part of this wine’s description because the label displays a prominent Arabic number six, although the wine in fact also carries the A.P. #6.' - Vinous Media - 91 points