Riesling Steinmassel
2014
93 p. Wine Enthusiast, Anne Krebiehl, Sept. 2015:
There is something eternally invigorating in this citrus-pure Riesling that smacks of grapefruit and lemon zest. There is a softer apple aspect too, uniting all in a fresh, pure fruitiness. There is something simply authentic at its very heart that keeps you sipping. And with such a light-bodied wine, you can (almost) do so with impunity.
2012
90 p. Robert Parkers "The Wine Advocate", May 2014, review by David Schildknecht
Brundlmayer’s 2012 Riesling Steinmassel – which has a geologically more specific “reserve” counterpart from older vines – leads with a striking evocation of quarry dust accompanied by pungent whiffs of sage and mint as well as fresh apple and lime that then inform an infectiously juicy palate. The bright, sappy and prolonged finish is laced with saliva-liberating salinity as well as pronounced apple pit piquancy, capping a sharply etched and consummately refreshing bottling that is likely to improve, and ought to prove deliciously versatile through at least 2018.
88 p. Wine & Spirits Magazine, Tara Q. Thomas April 2014:
This is wheaty and broad, a rich, dense riesling with sweet apple flavors. Firm and comforting, it's a handy go-to for all manner of food.
91 p. Wine Enthusiast 01/2014
The wine has a warm, rich feel to it while remaining fresh. It has a sense of gravitas with concentrated pear and peach fruit flavors over a mineral texture. The wine is still young, showing too much exuberant acidity. Drink from 2015.
