High-toned pit fruit distillates – tending toward volatility, in other words – mark a 2009 Riesling K, as they do a number of Kubler wines from this vintage. Quince and mirabelle inform a flatteringly opulent, surprisingly soft palate, and the satisfyingly long finish harbors a low level of sweetness that can just pass for “dry,” at least in my book. Philippe Kubler is among the few Alsace growers I met to have elected – quite reasonably in my opinion – to market some of his 2009s ahead of (and others concurrent with) the corresponding 2008s. He notes that “the styles are dramatically different, and the 2008s deserve a year or longer in the bottle whereas the 2009s are ready to drink.” That said, I suspect that save for the V.T.s among them, Kubler’s 2008s aren’t really built for long aging.Importers include Chateau St. Martin, Bellevue, WA; tel. (425) 462 1717 and Wine Symphony, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 226-8283

Alluring scents of acacia and nutmeg along with alkaline and fusil scents mark the nose of Kubler’s 2009 Riesling K. Salt and pungent lime peel, convey some invigoration in a satisfyingly juicy finish. Plan on enjoying this over the next couple of years. (Alkaline mineral notes took on a slightly dank aspect in Kubler’s ostensibly superior 2008 Riesling Breitenberg.) Philippe Kubler is among the few Alsace growers I met to have elected – quite reasonably in my opinion – to market some of his 2009s ahead of (and others concurrent with) the corresponding 2008s. He notes that “the styles are dramatically different, and the 2008s deserve a year or longer in the bottle whereas the 2009s are ready to drink.” That said, I suspect that save for the V.T.s among them, Kubler’s 2008s aren’t really built for long aging.Importers include Chateau St. Martin, Bellevue, WA; tel. (425) 462 1717 and Wine Symphony, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 226-8283

Saline and citric even in the nose, Kubler’s 2007 Riesling K offers brisk refreshment, relatively delicacy (belying its 13% alcohol), and true dryness. The lip-smacking finish combines grapefruit and salt, simply but deliciously. Enjoy this over the next 2-3 years. Young Philippe Kubler returned to his family’s estate in 2004 after diverse and impressive international experience and is conscientiously working to pull this domaine into the vanguard of its region. It should be noted that the initial “K” in several Kubler bottlings is merely a way of designating his basic range of bottlings.Importers include Chateau St. Martin, Bellevue, WA; tel. (425) 462 1717 and Wine Symphony, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 226-8283

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