2021 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett goldene Kapsel Markus Molitor, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2021 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett goldene Kapsel, Markus Molitor

Compared to the Domäne Serrig Vogelsang Kabinett, the Markus Molitor 2021 Riesling Scharzhofberger Kabinett (Golden Capsule) opens incredibly aromatic on the fine and elegant nose. Very generous and textural on the palate, this is an intense, lush and charming yet predominantly fruity Kabinett at this stage that shows the flavors of a ripe Riesling grape rather than the Scharzhifberg terroir. Although it's pretty unfair to compare two different but outstanding terroirs and two vintages, I'd clearly opt for the 2020 Serrig Kabinett right now, which is a classic of that kind of finesse and transparency only the best sites of the Saar can deliver. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in Geisenheim in September 2023. - Stephan Reinhardt, Sep. 2023