WTN: A.J. Adam Dhroner Hofberg Kabinett 2006

Whoa baby! Sweet spring-time apple blossoms, candied lime, granny smith apple, pear and starfruit, cherry, cold bullet lead, pumice, and acidity like…imagine brushing your tongue with a steel-bristled brush. It is so pure and fresh and clean (and not a trace of reductive aromas) yet richly textured and wide-freakin’-open. Is it kabinett in the truest sense? Who cares? Diese Scheiße ist Dynamit! I’ve been a fan of Andreas Adams wines for a few years now, but it seems to me that he is no longer a superstar in the making, but finally one of Germanys elite.

finally one of Germanys elite.

Glad to hear it. I liked some of the 02 and 03 wines, so glad to hear they have only gotten better.

[Jenise]

Whoa baby! Sweet spring-time apple blossoms, candied lime, granny smith apple, pear and starfruit, cherry, cold bullet lead, pumice, and acidity like…imagine brushing your tongue with a steel-bristled brush. It is so pure and fresh and clean (and not a trace of reductive aromas) yet richly textured and wide-freakin’-open. Is it kabinett in the truest sense? Who cares? Diese Scheiße ist Dynamit! I’ve been a fan of Andreas Adams wines for a few years now, but it seems to me that he is no longer a superstar in the making, but finally one of Germanys elite.

I had my first Adam at Ines Nyby's house once upon a time, and that name went immediately on my "BUY ANYTIME YOU FIND IT" list. Loved that intensity. Then I kinda forgot about them...thanks for the note, it's a good nudge.

finally one of Germanys elite.

Glad to hear it. I liked some of the 02 and 03 wines, so glad to hear they have only gotten better.

Guys like Adam and Van Volxem (although with different techniques) are leading a changing of the guard in the Mosel and stirring things up in the process . I wonder how the established producers will counter -It can only be good for everyone.

I have a case of the '07 coming next month -I can't wait! For now, I have to buy up the rest of the '06 I can find...

I had my first Adam at Ines Nyby's house once upon a time, and that name went immediately on my "BUY ANYTIME YOU FIND IT" list. Loved that intensity. Then I kinda forgot about them...thanks for the note, it's a good nudge.

Jenise,

He's been making more wine every year (which still doesn't amount to much.) 2007 is a pretty plentiful vintage compared to 2005 or '06, but his fame might outstrip supply. Buy up!

Through a chain of "people who know people" I have a little bit of 07 AJ Adam Kabinett and Spatlese coming my way. This tells me it will be worth the effort!

cheers
Andrew

We should do an Adam Open Mic. Did I mention it was only $20? S-T-E-A-L!