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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.1 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by prof b on 1/27/2021 & rated 93 points: This was a fairly recent purchase from a reliable source. I decanted this for about thirty minutes mostly owing to dinner taking slightly longer to prepare than expected. Regardless, there was a lovely combination of stone and tropical fruits with a good layer of sweetness and complimented by a touch of acid. The fruit faded away entirely after about 90 minutes though, which made the last glass rather uninteresting. (1085 views) | | | Tasted by Jamman85 on 2/18/2011 & rated 93 points: It was delicious with petrol, flowers, lemon, tangerine and vanilla. It had a pretty nice balance of sweetness and acidity without being over the top in either direction. (4493 views) | | | Tasted by mxpbuy on 12/23/2010 & rated 89 points: Sampled 12/20/10. There is petrol on the nose and then there is overwhelming creosote. This is the latter. On the palate the wine is semi-sweet with nuanced flowers, tropical fruits and a hint of petrol. Not my kind of wine, although I do appreciate its ability to age. (4385 views) | | | Tasted by cookie7 on 12/20/2010: Petrol notes on the nose. Nice acidity with still a bit of sweetness on the finish. This is holding up very well. (4467 views) | | | Tasted by WetRock on 8/21/2010: EWG Riesling and Pinot at Yujean Kang's (Yujean Kang's, Pasadena, CA): This was AP#6. The nose starts of pretty musty but that fades leaving some petrol and minerals. Big and expressive still with a clean sweet tart character. I was surprised at how big this showed still and it was great to taste it next to the 02. Very similar in flavor though they expressed themselves somewhat differently. Very good. (5240 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 6/27/2010 & rated 92 points: Yu Jean Kang’s: This was great stuff--still very alive with mushrooms nuances, grt mineral aspect, and a bit of frt. Excellent tinglyslate notes, but not as much a’s as the Simon and the Bollig. Nice character and complexity, grt wine I’d like to drink. maybe 91 bc of a’s, but minor point. Rick and David (2979 views) | | | Tasted by HRT on 4/16/2010: Rose infused petrol nose. Lovely citrus fruit with lively acidity. (1508 views) | | | Tasted by HRT on 4/10/2010: Golden hue with classic petrol and rose scents. Very lively with acidity still dominating. Drank beautifully. (1455 views) | | | Tasted by placecarnot on 6/16/2009 & rated 90 points: Impressive for an almost 20 year old white wine. Riesling is timeless. Not showing a lot of special character or terroir, but still a nice bottle in perfect shape. (1726 views) | | | Tasted by mdavis on 6/28/2008: This wine is showing like a '98, not an '89...Extremely YOUNG...HOLD for another decade or two...The secondary isn't even coming into play here, good balance, good (1866 views) | | | Tasted by Johann Von Mastiff on 5/26/2008 & rated 93 points: Still a yellow green color. Totally fresh on the nose with lime curd and coconut being the most prominent aromas. Still loads of life left as the acid is still very fresh. (1820 views) | | | Tasted by Employee500 on 5/22/2008 & rated 95 points: Delightfully complex with gorgeous floral aromatics, some petrol, lots of mineral, and a nice acidity giving a long, clean finish. Really a special Spatlese... (1884 views) | | | Tasted by OneLastSyrah on 5/21/2008: Realm Tasting at Lola: Heavy petrol nose with a little powdery floral something. Just lightly sweet and fairly soft on the palate. Okay. (1809 views) | | | Tasted by tcfishler on 7/7/2007 & rated 92 points: Amazingly unevolved upon opening - light in color, tight on the nose, and sweet-sour in the mouth. On the second day, however, this really starts to show itself, with loads of petrol covering some floral and green rindlike elements. Lightly sweet flavors supported by receding fruit are sneaky-long. Near-magnificent minerality arises on the finish. (2051 views) |
| By Lyle Fass
Rockss and Fruit (1/7/2009)
(Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Spatlese) This might have had TCA taint. It still had nice green apple fruit and excellent concentration but the finish was short. |
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#2014 Vintage Notes:
2014 Vintage Report by Terry Theise
2014 Vintage Report by Wine Spectator
"My gut still tells me the Saar (and to some extent) the Ruwer are better overall in 2014 than the more storied areas of the Mosel proper, but those that spent the requisite time living in their middle-Mosel vineyards made some of the most electric and "feathery" Riesling in a long time (maybe the finest in 20 years - yes, it's true!)" - Jon Rimmerman (Of course only a very short historical memory would call the Saar and Ruwer less 'storied' than the middle Mosel - jht)Mosel Saar RuwerStarting in 2007 the German wine authorities have changed labeling laws to rename all of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wines to just "Mosel." This puts this and other database driven sites in a difficult spot, as millions of old wine label reflect the former labeling. As described here, CellarTracker has elected to remain with the old labeling for a number of years to avoid confusion. At some point we will switch over to just "Mosel" but not for a few years at least.
Mosel WeinKulturland (Moselwein e.V.)
Detailed geographical information at weinlagen.info
#2018 Vintage Notes:
"Acid levels are relatively low throughout Riesling-growing Europe (acidification will once again be permitted in Germany – no surprise, as that’s been the case in eight of the last 10 vintages); but because malic acid was baked off or degraded by relentlessly balmy weather means, what acid remains is overwhelmingly of the efficacious tartaric sort. Extract levels are low, as one would anticipate from a growing season during which relatively little moisture was coursing through the vine’s roots and shoots. [...] Everyone is astonished how there could have been so much juice despite the drought." - David Schildknecht
"2018 is a homogenous vintage with a very high general level, below which it seldom falls [...] It leads with blossom. It is perhaps 80% delicious and 20% fascinating." - Terry Theise
#2017 Vintage Notes:
"not so friendly towards light wines" - Milkmansteve
#2016 Vintage Notes: "Overall, 2016 is a charmer of a vintage with much immediate ripe and fruity appeal, not unlike 2011 (in fresher) or 2007 (in lighter). However, 2016 is far from being homogeneous, in fact it is composed of a mosaic of vintages, a result of the freakish growing conditions. Hidden inside the vintage, there are true gems with the balance of 1997, one of the best vintages ever, 2002 or even 2008. The bulk of the harvest was brought in with refreshingly moderate sugar levels. Overall, the Saar and Ruwer produced slightly fresher wines than the Middle Mosel but there are great differences between Estates. The good harvest conditions allowed for some Auslese, little BA and even TBA wines, but some remarkably pure and fruity Eiswein.
In general, 2016 offers the opportunity to acquire Riesling with great immediate ripe appeal: The vintage is a true charmer. At the top, 2016 is one of the most exciting and elegantly balanced vintage since the 1990s and well-worth stocking up for cellaring! In particular, we urge our readers to literally plunge onto the finest Kabinett and Spätlese: These are some of the most exciting and classic we have ever tasted. 2016 looks also set to become a major vintage for dry Riesling, provided the aromatics are not overripe. Lovers of dessert wines will find much to love in 2016 as the Auslese are pure and the Eiswein are gorgeously fruity. They should however also keep an eye open for the remaining stunning noble-sweet wines from 2015 which are still available here and there." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 36, July 2017
#2014 Vintage Notes:
"The heterogeneity of the 2014 vintage carries over onto the aging process. The top wines start to close down, as one would expect from these wines which are a remake of those from the 1990s. The wines affected by gin, saffron and mushroom flavors are still comparatively open and offer a not unattractive Scheurebe styled fruit opulence. We would opt to drink up these lesser wines except for the odd bottle and bury the little treasures of the vintage deep into the cellar." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 30, March 2016
#2013 Vintage Notes:
"The fruity-styled 2013 wines have firmed up significantly since last year and start to show signs of closing down, making the underlying acidity seemingly sharp and out of balance. The better dry wines have come out of their early armor of smoke and tannin but the acidity may prove quite challenging. Quite frankly, except for some smaller bottlings, this is a vintage to lay down and wait." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2012 Vintage Notes:
"The 2012 wines have put on some flesh and go through a 'fattier' phase which is not unlike what the 2007 went through at the same period. However, the zestier acidity cuts through this 'weight' and makes the wines thoroughly enjoyable at this early stage. In particular the fruity Kabinett and Spatlese as well as the off-dry and dry wines offer much pleasure. We expect these wines to close down over the coming year or two. Enjoy while it lasts!" - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2011 Vintage Notes:
"A bit to our surprise, the 2011 wines have shut down and go through a quite difficult and muted phase now. Their low acidity combined with their maturity makes them feel rich, opulent and often bulky, and thus not really enjoyable. We expect that these will need at least a decade to integrate their sweetness and gain in harmony. The only exception is the dry wines, whose low acidity makes for great food companionship." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2010 Vintage Notes:
"After a mellower period in 2012, many 2010 wines have firmed up and developed a stronger smoky side. However, most continue to shine through their fruit opulence, structure and deliciously zesty but ripe acidity. This suits in particular the off-dry bottlings, which have more charm than the legally dry wines. Will these wines close down? Actually, the softening acidity makes us wonder now but it also provides further evidence that these wines will turn out harmonious after all." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2009 Vintage Notes:
"Most 2009 wines have closed down, which accentuates their round and soft side forward. Many can still be quite enjoyable but the times of primary fruit with its attractive aromatic expression and a generous acidic kick are now over. Except for the dry wines, we would definitely recommend keeping your hands off any bottle in your cellar and possibly buying more wines from this vintage on the market as these are true gems in the making." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015 |
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