2018 Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese Maximin Grünhaus, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The golden-yellow colored 2018 Maximin Grünhaus Herrenberg Spätlese opens with an intense, floral and nutty-scented bouquet with a discreet but crunchy slatey layer. The wine is lush and generous on the palate, with opulent yet refined and structured fruit and stimulating mineral grip on the finish. This is another highlight of the 2018 range at Grünhaus. Tasted in June 2019. - Stephan Reinhardt, Aug. 2019

Wine Spectator: Opulent, almost like an auslese, with hints of coconut, papaya, vanilla spice and lemon icing. However, this is never dull and flabby, as the acidity pierces through and delivers the balance and energy needed to pick up such an expressive palate. Tea notes emerge on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2035. - Feb. 2020