2018 Terra Montosa Riesling Q.b.A. Georg Breuer, Rheingau (3l)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2018 Terra Montosa Riesling Q.b.A., Georg Breuer

The 2018 Riesling Terra Montosa is the second wine of the "grands crus" Berg Roseneck, Berg Schlossberg and Berg Rottland (Rüdesheim) as well as the Nonnenberg (Rauenthal). The 2018 vintage has a much higher Berg Schlossberg share than usual because of very strict selections in that iconic cru that suffered from heat and drought in 2018. Vinified in large oak (1,200-liter Stück and 600-liter Halbstück) and aged on the lees until the end of July 2019, this is a round and elegant, fine and lush, dry Riesling with charming fruit, a fine tannin structure and aromatic as well as tensioned length. The clear nose is fine and absolutely delicious. Tasted in August 2019. - Stephan Reinhardt, Jan. 2020

Mosel Fine Wines - 2018 Terra Montosa Riesling Q.b.A., Georg Breuer

The 2018er Terra Montosa, as it is referred to on the consumer label, is a legally dry wine (with 5 g/l of residual sugar) made of declassified casks ear-marked for the single-vineyard Grand Cru bottlings of the Estate. It offers a gorgeously elegant and refined nose of floral elements, whipped cream, spices, smoke, white peach, and almond. The wine proves also very delicate on the palate, even if an animating acidity quickly kicks in and adds liveliness and energy to the structure. The finish is bone-dry, without any undue tartness, and is quite light-weighted yet intense. 2024-2038. - Okt. 2019