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The 2010 Keller Riesling Hubacker is a remarkable dry Riesling from the Rheinhessen's esteemed Hubacker vineyard, the Keller family's original plot. This cool-climate vintage showcases the classic Keller style from limestone soils, offering a slightly quieter yet profound expression of the site. With over a decade in bottle, a mature expression of this wine is a true highlight for those seeking to experience the evolution of dry German Riesling with age. It's lauded for its beautiful mix of baroque/lush fruit, power, precision, and limestone minerality, delivering hedonistic drinking pleasure. 【 A mature bottle is the real attraction here, for the Riesling drinker who wants to taste what dry German Riesling turns into with time. 】
Tasting notes reveal a classic Keller profile: citrus, white peach, and stone fruit with a chalky, saline minerality, medium body, and bright, firm acidity. With age, it develops creamy, full-bodied, and waxy textures, with fruit notes evolving into mineral, stony, and complex tastes. Aromas are deep and rounded, with notes of peaches, apples, nectarines, Meyer lemons, quince, and apple blossoms. The palate is dry yet can have noticeable residual sugar, with ripe, integrated acidity, honeydew, pineapple, and a chalky mineral core. Some notes also mention petrol, elegant yellow fruit, mint, and a creamy mellow yellow fruit with pineapple.
Food pairing suggestions: This versatile Riesling pairs wonderfully with roast pork loin with apples, pan-fried trout with brown butter and almonds, Alsatian choucroute garnie, or roast chicken with tarragon. It's also a gorgeous companion to lobster with a creamy sauce, salmon, chicken, and aged Comté cheese.