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Default TN: Good showings, except one corked wine

DaleW > wrote in
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the 2009 JJ Christoffel Erben
> "Urziger Wurzgarten" Riesling Kabinett. Big, sweet, could easily be
> Spatlese, but has truly zippy acidity. Peaches, cherries, good
> length, very nice wine. B+/A-


Most wines sold as Kabinetts fit in the definition of Spatlese, at least
when it comes to must weight (and specially from top sites such as Urziger
Wurzgarten). 2004 and 2008 are the last vintages that allowed for some real
Kabinetts lately.

Best,

s.