Andrew Jefford: Pale gold, with almost a green hint. Quite soft and subtle, to be euphemistic; actually, it ’s not very forthcoming. Concentrated here, with lots of forceful and vivid pressed green-plum fruit. A pungent, compressed mouthful, which makes me wonder why the aromatic profile is so disappointing at this stage. Give it time? May merit a better score later... Lovely bracing fruit qualities on the palate. 15.5

Simon Larkin : No differences in appearance to the Marcobrunn to speak of. The aromatics suggest ripeness though prove difficult to pinpoint. The palate hinges on exotic fruit nuances, a honeyed, tangy edge with almost grape fruity acidity. A slightly shrill nature to the acidity on the finish - a little too aggressive for me, since it destroys the balance. Sound, but no more. 10.5

Alexander Scott: Very slight bottle-stink - the first we’ve had so far, which is great news for a tasting like this. Sweet ripeness again to smell, but much less sheer richness on the palate, indeed a little charmless after the Schloss Reinhartshausen Erbach Marcobrunn. The tasting order does this no favours, because this is still good wine, albeit lacking scope and development on the mid-palate. Lacklustre finish. 13.5