Thanisch Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The wines of the Bernkasteler Badstube are grown on very steep south pointing Devon slate vineyards in the picturesque Mosel Valley of Germany.
- Grown on old (20-40 years) mostly non-grafted rootstocks.
- This is the flagship and the main wine people look for when seeking Thanisch.
Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling
Elaboration: The grapes are handpicked and selected. The wine is spontaneously fermented and aged in small steel casks (max 2000 liters).
Tasting Notes: The intense aromas of local and exotic fruits are accompanied by fine residual sweetness. This is underlined by a vital acid core. Typical characterful terroir wine from the Doctor!
PRESS
2019 – 91 James Suckling | 93 Wine Advocate
2021 – 93+ Wine Advocate | 90 Wine Spectator
2022 – 96 James Suckling | 93 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Thanisch family has cultivated wine since the year 1636 and can look back on a history covering almost 400 years. Today the estate is run as a family business in the 11th generation, of which the last four generations were women. The first woman leading the estate was Katharina Thanisch, who was one of the VDP founding members in 1910. Today the estate is managed by Sofia Thanisch. The label is a very Classic Art Nouveau Etiquette from 1901 and depicts the estate, the town of Bernkastel and the Doctor vineyard in the background.