Reviews

These wine reviews relate to both the most recent and also UNFORGETABLE Mosel vintages gone by! – ALL of which my wife Jill and i are proud to have harvested and produced.
Bollig-Lehnert 2020 Trittenheimer Apotheke Estate Bottled Kabinett Riesling (Mosel)
Cool strikes of river rock and tart pineapple meld into tropical mango and papaya in this semidry kabinett. Equal parts scintillating minerality and piercing, sunny fruit, it’s a juicy, bristling with a delicate carmelized-honey finish. Anna Lee C. Iijima
- rating 89
- Price $21,Buy Now
- Designation Trittenheimer Apotheke Estate Bottled Kabinett
- Variety Riesling
- Appellation Mosel, Germany
- Winery Bollig-Lehnert
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- Alcohol 9.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Category White
- Importer Winesellers, Ltd
- Date Published 10/1/2022
Bollig-Lehnert 2020 Dhroner Hofberger Alte Reben-Old Vines ( DRY )
Steely and bracing, this dry white made from late-harvest Riesling highlights cutting lime and grapefruit flavors dusted with flecks of salt and slate. Light bodied yet ripe and supple in texture, it’s a smoky, elegant sip that should drink well through 2027 at least. Anna Lee C. Iijima
- rating 90
- Price N/A,Buy Now
- Designation Dhroner Hofberger Alte Reben-Old Vines Estate Bottled Spätlese
- Variety Riesling
- Appellation Mosel, Germany
- Winery Bollig-Lehnert
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- Alcohol 11.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Category White
- Importer Winesellers, Ltd
- Date Published 10/1/2022
Bollig-Lehnert 2020 Piesporter Estate Bottled Kabinett Riesling (Mosel)
Crisp lime and lemon acidity highlight streaks of salty, slaty minerality in this bracing off-dry Riesling. Packed with mouthwatering green apple and citrus flavors, it’s a zesty, pristinely fruity white with just a hint of sweetness cushioning the finish. Anna Lee C. Iijima
- rating 90
- Price N/A,Buy Now
- Designation Piesporter Estate Bottled Kabinett
- Variety Riesling
- Appellation Mosel, Germany
- Winery Bollig-Lehnert
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- Alcohol 10%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Category White
- Importer Winesellers, Ltd
- Date Published 10/1/2022
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Vintage 2022
Vintage 2021
2020 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese
2020 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Kabinett
2020 Somm Select Review Bollig-Lehnert
2019 BOLLIG – LEHNERT Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling 91 Points WE
Bollig-Lehnert 2019 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel)
Delicate but perfumed, this deft, sprightly Riesling offers rich, concentrated pink grapefruit and white peach flavors etched by lime and steel. It’s a juicy, thirst-quenching wine that’s gobs of fun to drink young but should continue to drink beautifully through 2029. ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA
2019 BOLLIG – LEHNERT Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 91 Points WE
2018 BOLLIG – LEHNERT Dhroner Hofberger Riesling Spätlese ( Alte Reben ) 89 Points WE
2018 BOLLIG – LEHNERT Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 90 Points WE / WS
2018 BOLLIG – LEHNERT Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 90 Points WE
2015 BOLLIG – LEHNERT Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling AUSLESE *** 375ml WE / WS
Achive reviews
* Riesling Sekt ( Sparkling Wine ) Sommselect USA (November 2019) 2008 Dhroner Hofberger Riesling Sekt BRUT
Bollig-Lehnert 2017 Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 90 points Exuberant lemon perfume is offset by bramble and herbs in this semisweet kabinett. Flavors of lemon candy and white grapefruit are juicy and approachable, balanced by bright acidity and a lingering herbaceousness on the finish. Enjoy now–2023.
Bollig-Lehnert 2017 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) 90 points While demure on the nose, hints of lime zest, dried herb and stone lend nuance to punchy grapefruit and lemon flavors here. It’s a honeyed wine with a clingy mouthfeel offset by zesty acidity. This is a juicy, uncomplicated wine to enjoy now–2021. ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA
Bollig-Lehnert 2016 Dhroner Hofberger Auslese Riesling (Mosel) 91 Points Cellar Selection Savory tones of smoke and crushed earth permeate from nose to finish, suggesting a complex auslese that’s more mineral than fruit. Still, vibrant lemon-lime acidity and silken streaks of honey penetrate the midpalate and extend through a long, invigorating finish. It drinks well now but should show even better from 2021.
Bollig-Lehnert 2016 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Intense aromas of smoke, crushed earth and pollen permeate through sweet-tart lemon and lime flavors. It’s savory yet invigorating, offering penetrating streaks of acidity that linger through a long finish.
Bollig-Lehnert 2016 Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Voluptuous, slightly overripe notes of yellow peach, pineapple and red berry are accented by caramel and smoke in this off-dry kabinett. High-toned acidity lends balance to the midpalate leading to a refreshingly mineral finish.
Bollig-Lehnert 2016 Piesporter Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Initial aromas of smoke and savory dried herb blow off to reveal crisp yellow peach, apple and blossom in this wine. Off-dry in style, it’s crunchy and spry, with a spicy, earthen finish.
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 2016 88 points
Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Kabinett 2016 88 points
Dhroner Hofberger Riesling Auslese 2016 91 points Cellar Selection
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Riesling Spätlese Mosel Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2015
A fresh and zesty style, with notes of dried sage and thyme to the green peach and pippin apple flavors. The pure finish is loaded with minerality, offering hints of white pepper. Drink now through 2025. 700 cases made.
–KM
Bollig-Lehnert Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter 2015
Zesty and savory, with good cut to the white berry and currant flavors, accented by slate and minerally notes. Dried sage details show on the finish. Drink now through 2019. 440 cases made.
–KM
Bollig-Lehnert 2016 Piesporter Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Initial aromas of smoke and savory dried herb blow off to reveal crisp yellow peach, apple and blossom in this wine. Off-dry in style, it’s crunchy and spry, with a spicy, earthen finish.
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Trittenheimer Apotheke Auslese Riesling (Mosel) 90 Points
Whiffs of caramel and peach preserve introduce this sweet but elegantly balanced Riesling. Stone fruit and melon flavors are deeply concentrated on the palate, accented by hints of spice and pollen, along with a reverberating spine of acidity. Light footed and finely textured, it’s an excellent value for such a well-made Auslese.
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Intense smoky, slatey complexities lend an earthy rusticity to this wine’s punchy tangerine and grapefruit flavors. It’s sunny and sweet yet neatly balanced with crisp lemon-lime acidity. Drink now through 2021.
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Trittenheimer Apotheke Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) 89 Points
Initial pronounced smoke and struck match aromas blow off with aeration, revealing fresher green apple and lime notes. As it opens, lip-smacking hits of honey and sweet tangerine come to the fore. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Enthusiast
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Piesporter Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 90 Points
Smoke and flint notes on the nose introduce this energizing Riesling. On the palate, zingy lemon and tangerine flavors are softened by a sweet veil of honey and stone fruit. It’s a slender, fine-footed wine but offers exhilarating refreshment.
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Trittenheimer Riesling (Mosel) 86 Points
Intensely earthy at first, aeration opens up the nose of this rather savory off-dry Riesling, revealing fresher notes of lemon and lime peels. It’s delicate in concentration, but tart green apple and citrus flavors are zestful.
2014 Bollig-Lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Kabinett 89 Points
Savory wisps of smoke and dusty minerals juxtapose exuberantly juicy, sweet yellow peach and nectarine flavors in this crystalline kabinett. Just off-dry on the palate, its refreshing, high-spirited style makes it an excellent apéritif.
Wine Enthusiast
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spätlese 89 Points
Initial pronounced smoke and struck match aromas blow off with aeration, revealing fresher green apple and lime notes. As it opens, lip-smacking hits of honey and sweet tangerine come to the fore. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese (Mosel) 88 Points
Intense smoky, slatey complexities lend an earthy rusticity to this wine’s punchy tangerine and grapefruit flavors. It’s sunny and sweet yet neatly balanced with crisp lemon-lime acidity. Drink now through 2021.
Wine Spectator December issue 2016 SAVVY SHOPPER
2015 Bollig-lehnert Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 91 points
Green peach and pippin apple, fresh & zesty with mineral tones and white pepper
Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Piesporter Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 90 Points
Smoke and flint notes on the nose introduce this energizing Riesling. On the palate, zingy lemon and tangerine flavors are softened by a sweet veil of honey and stone fruit. It’s a slender, fine-footed wine but offers exhilarating refreshment.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine Bollig-Lehnert 2015 Trittenheimer Riesling (Mosel) 86Points
Intensely earthy at first, aeration opens up the nose of this rather savory off-dry Riesling, revealing fresher notes of lemon and lime peels. It’s delicate in concentration, but tart green apple and citrus flavors are zestful.
2014 Bollig-Lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese 88 Points
Smoke seeps throughout this deeply earthen Auslese, lending a savory, mineral tone to the bright lemon and tangerine flavors. The palate is honeyed and concludes deftly with a tea-leaf astringency that lingers on the finish.
2014 Bollig-lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling KABINETT 89 Points
Savory wisps of smoke and dusty minerals juxtapose exuberantly juicy, sweet yellow peach and nectarine flavors in this crystalline kabinett. Just off-dry on the palate, its refreshing, high-spirited style makes it an excellent apéritif.
Riesling Spätlese Mosel Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2014 Score: 90
Savory aromas, with flavors of dried green herb, nectarine and fresh-cut apple. Rich and minerally on the well-spiced and crunchy finish. Drink now through 2024. 720 cases made.–KM
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
2013 Auslese Dhroner Hofberger Riesling (Year’s Best Riesling, 92pts Best Buy) Wine & Spirits 12/15 86pts Wine Enthusiast 08/15
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Bollig-Lehnert 2014 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Crisp apple and pears are streaked with earthy tones of saffron and bramble in this brisk invigorating Spätlese. It’s concentrated and fruity on the palate with a clingy honeyed touch that extends the finish.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2013 Piesporter Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 87 Points
Whiffs of pine fronds and green melon rinds lend a brisk, tonic feel to this off-dry Riesling. It’s racy and fresh with acidity, but wraps up briskly and without a trace.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2013 Dhroner Hofberger Auslese Riesling (Mosel) 86 Points
Smoke and dried herbs persist from nose to finish on this uniquely sweet-savory auslese. The palate is brisk and lemony, but shaded in tones of dust and stone that linger on the finish.
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Bollig-Lehnert 2013 Flagfish Riesling (Mosel) 89 Points Flagfish Riesling QBA
Delicate and racy, yet intensely penetrating with peach and lemon flavors, this off-dry Riesling achieves satisfying balance. The palate is smooth and finishes long on a sultry smoke tone.
Anna Lee C. Iijima Contributing Editor
Reviews wines from Germany and New York
Anna Lee C. Iijima joined Wine Enthusiast in 2010. A former attorney turned beverage devotee, she holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is a student in the Masters of Wine Program. She is also an Advanced Sake Professional of the Sake Education Council with an enduring love for saké and shochu.
Email: aiijima@wineenthusiast.net
Tasting Note
Riesling Spätlese Mosel Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2014 Score: 90
Tasting NoteSavory aromas, with flavors of dried green herb, nectarine and fresh-cut apple. Rich and minerally on the well-spiced and crunchy finish. Drink now through 2024. 720 cases made.
–KM
Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2012 Score: 86
Quite ripe, with peach and apple cobbler flavors that are well-spiced. A touch fat shows on the creamy finish. Drink now. 200 cases made.–KM
Riesling Auslese*** Mosel Trittenheimer Apotheke 2012Score: 90
Offers peach, candied apricot, plum and white currant flavors that are quite lacy in texture. Creamy notes linger on the rich, elegant finish, with hints of savory herb and mineral. Drink now through 2035. 110 cases made.
Riesling Auslese*** Mosel Dhroner Hofberger 2012 score 91
Issue Feb 28, 2014
Delicate aromas and flavors of fresh-cut apple, elderflower, honeysuckle and red peach are fully expressed in this version, supported by plenty of fresh acidity. Finishes with melon and mineral accents. Drink now through 2035. 110 cases made.
–KM
Riesling Spätlese Mosel Trittenheimer Apotheke 2011 Score: 91
An expressive style, with ripe apple, pear and cream flavors on a broad structure, flanked by plenty of spicy notes. The gauzy finish is filled with pastry notes that linger with hints of rose petal and graphite. Drink now through 2032. 220 cases made.–KM
Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2011 Score: 89
This white features a slightly floral aroma, with rich, unctuous flavors of ripe nectarine and fig alongside hints of mango. Long and creamy on the finish, where this displays notes of white chocolate. Drink now through 2026. 220 cases made.–KM
Riesling Kabinett Mosel Trittenheimer Apotheke 2011 Score: 89
Apple compote and black currant flavors are present, accompanied by hints of pineapple. Finishes with delicate spicy notes that are framed by plenty of pastry accents. Drink now through 2024. 660 cases made.
Riesling Kabinett Feinherb Mosel Trittenheimer Altärchen 2011 Score: 88
Offers a silky mouthfeel, with Granny Smith apple and ripe melon flavors that are crisp and feature notes of lemon zest. Light and juicy on the finish, showing hints of salt to the kiwifruit accents. Drink now through 2018. 300 cases made.–KM
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2014 Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 89 Points
Savory wisps of smoke and dusty minerals juxtapose exuberantly juicy, sweet yellow peach and nectarine flavors in this crystalline kabinett. Just off-dry on the palate, its refreshing, high-spirited style makes it an excellent apéritif.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2014 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Crisp apple and pears are streaked with earthy tones of saffron and bramble in this brisk invigorating Spätlese. It’s concentrated and fruity on the palate with a clingy honeyed touch that extends the finish.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2014 Piesporter Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Hints of yuzu citrus and smoke entice on the nose of this puckery tangerine-inflected Riesling. Off-dry in style, it’s enriched by luscious streaks of honey and sweet grapefruit on the midpalate. Finishes moderately long on a kiss of blossoms.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2013 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) 86 Points
Crushed rock and bramble lend an earthy tone to this off-dry, but somewhat savory spätlese. It’s refreshing and punchy, with a pleasantly bitter lemon-zest finish. Drink now.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Bollig-Lehnert 2013 Dhroner Hofberger Auslese Riesling (Mosel) 86 Points
Smoke and dried herbs persist from nose to finish on this uniquely sweet-savory auslese. The palate is brisk and lemony, but shaded in tones
Bollig-Lehnert 2014 Trittenheimer Apotheke Auslese Riesling (Mosel) 88 Points
Smoke seeps throughout this deeply earthen Auslese, lending a savory, mineral tone to the bright lemon and tangerine flavors. The palate is honeyed and concludes deftly with a tea-leaf astringency that lingers on the finish.
BOLLIG-LEHNERT Riesling Spätlese, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2014
The 2014 Bollig-Lehnert ‚Piesporter Goldtröpfchen‘ Riesling Spätlese is an excellent effort. The Bollig family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, and house their winery on the outskirts of Trittenheim. The wine starts with aromas of Pazzaz apple, Mandarin orange blossom, and crushed wet rock. There are bright flavors of Gala apple, Meyer lemon, blood orange rind, and blue slate. The Riesling has a gorgeous range of flavors and the minerality shows through. This is just an awesome value from Bollig-Lehnert. (Best 2016-2026) – April, 2016 (OB)
BOLLIG-LEHNERT Riesling Spätlese, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2014
The 2014 Bollig-Lehnert ‚Piesporter Goldtröpfchen‘ Riesling Spätlese is an excellent effort. The Bollig family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, and house their winery on the outskirts of Trittenheim. The wine starts with aromas of Pazzaz apple, Mandarin orange blossom, and crushed wet rock. There are bright flavors of Gala apple, Meyer lemon, blood orange rind, and blue slate. The Riesling has a gorgeous range of flavors and the minerality shows through. This is just an awesome value from Bollig-Lehnert. (Best 2016-2026) – April, 2016 (OB)
Bollig-Lehnert Dhroner Hofberger Riesling 2011 Wine Review Bollig-Lehnert Dhroner Hofberger 3 Riesling 2011
BOLLIG-LEHNERT Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spätlese 2012
The village of Piesport set on the north bank of the Mosel. At the foot of the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen vineyard in Piesport, a 4th-century AD Roman press house was discovered in 1985. The south facing Piesporter Goldtropchen vineyard has very steep slopes. The soil there is set on slate but has clay-like characteristics when wet. This Spatlase opens with lovely aromas of petrol, white wild flowers, Meyer lemon oil and ripe pear. There are flavors of orange marmalade, red delicious apple, Welches white grape juice and Key lime, alongside a long and lingering finish that coats the tongue. Impressive bottling here that has a refreshing edge, with nice density. The structure will make this one last well beyond a decade. (Best 2016-2028) – February, 2016 (OB)
Bollig-Lehnert Dhroner Hofberger Auslese*** Riesling 2009 Wine Review
Bollig-Lehnert Dhroner Hofberger Auslese*** Riesling 2009
Bollig-Lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling 2009 Wine Review
Bollig-Lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling 2009
Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany
Community Score: 90.5/100
Price: $17.95
Drink: 2012-2017
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