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JB Becker, Walkenberg Kabinett Trocken, 2017

White Wine from Rheingau, Germany
by JB Becker
$34.99
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Hans-Josef "HaJo" Becker returned to the family cellar in 1971 to make radically bone-dry, mineral Rieslings decades before that style won broad acclaim, and at over 80 he's still at it, one of the last guardians of classical Rheingau winemaking. This is the Kabinett Trocken from Walkenberg, his lightest, most lithe expression of that top site: picked at Kabinett ripeness and fermented fully dry, so you get a wine of real delicacy and energy rather than weight. Native yeast, long cask elevage, organic farming, glass closure. From the concentrated 2017 vintage. This is the bottle to reach for at the table any night of the week, and it'll reward a few years in the cellar too.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"An enticing amalgam of sea breeze, hyssop and mint with crushed coriander and mustard seeds greets the nose. Coolingly herbal, seedily piquant and mouthwateringly saline elements combine for a palate impression that is at once soothing, refreshing and crunchy. The feel is polished and 11.5% alcohol is reflected in a lovely sense of buoyancy. Here is one of those instances where rarefication and clarity engendered by the Becker’s late, lees-enriched bottling regimen results in a vibrant, shimmering sense of finishing flavor interaction; and this wine simply refuses to loosen its grip on your salivary glands." —David Schildknecht

More about JB Becker

Hans-Josef Becker was pioneering dry Riesling in the 1970s when everyone else wanted sweetness. Now, decades later, his nervy, structured Rheingau wines are recognized as some of Germany's best. The wines are organic, hand-harvested, and aged in traditional barrels—they prove that dry Riesling improves for decades in the cellar.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Riesling

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters and shellfish, sushi, fried chicken, salads, light fish dishes, fresh goat cheese. A go-to aperitif and weeknight table wine.

Tasting Profile

Light, dry and zesty, with lime, green apple and a chalky mineral streak. Lighter-bodied, high acidity, clean and crisp finish. Bone dry.

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WINE GUIDES

German Wines

Is there a better grape than Riesling? Is there a better value? Its fruit purity, its perfume, and its mineral nuance are all unparalleled. And for centuries, the top German Rieslings were priced accordingly: at least as expensive as the top red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But nowadays you could spend a lifetime exploring Germany’s great Riesling-producing regions while staying well within your budget. You might take an occasional break to try Germany’s other white grapes or perhaps a glass of Spätburgunder (the local name for Pinot Noir). It’s time to get started!

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