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| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2030 (based on 31 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by PeterMole on 7/14/2021: Compared with Zilliken Rausch Kabinett 2011. More body, melon. Seems complexer, but I like the clean, crisp, mineral Zilliken better. (617 views) | | | Tasted by PeterMole on 2/22/2020: More complex and mineral than the 2011, great wine. Love it. (802 views) | | | Tasted by sawira on 1/18/2017 & rated 93 points: Wow! Bottle #3 of 12. Consistent with previous note. Pure as rainwater, with superb acidity and cut, with a super long verbena laden finish. This is a bomb Kabinett. Just starting its run, this will last for 20 years, though I wouldn't want to miss this phase. Brilliant. (1643 views) | | | Tasted by sawira on 1/12/2016 & rated 93 points: Bottle #2 of 12. Still excruciatingly primary. Wow. One of the best Kabinetts I've ever experienced. Hugely complex and super refined nose - verbena, lemongrass, green tea, lemon, lime. All things citrus, white, yellow, green, floral and sweet. Waxy, slippery, silky, dense and etheric all at the same time on the palate. Deft - in every way. Just a fantastic, mind-blowingly scrumptious bottle of wine. The last sips in the glass after two hours started to show deeper white fruits and a smoky almost tropical flower sweet fragrance and attack, followed by a perfectly balanced and saline dry finish. Unbelievably great Kabinett in the making. 93pts pure quality, 95pts personal preference. (1997 views) | | | Tasted by JVG on 5/21/2014 & rated 92 points: Color: Pale straw.
Nose: Electric---you can immediately smell the tension between tart lemony acid and honeyed peach sweetness. There's also a strong spine of rocky mineral and a faint dusty/leathery/earth character. No petrol or sponti notes to speak of. Fresh, pure, and clean.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, lively and with some extract.
Palate: Pretty much exactly what the nose foretold. Absolutely delicious, with a pure honeyed sweetness perfectly balanced against the fierce lemon-lime acidic structure. Vibrates with energy. The finish is long and lipsmacking, extending the sweet-acid combo long after you swallow. This is where the mineral comes through as well, adding a subtle savory dimension to the afterglow.
What a delightful bottle of wine. Energetic, balanced, nuanced, and most of all insanely delicious. Tremendous value. Great labels these guys have, too. (2789 views) | | | Tasted by davestenton on 5/4/2014: Drank across two days. Initially the nose was a little mute and, although there was a touch of sweetness to the mid-palate, a lovely stony transparency rendered the finish almost dry. Much more aromatic on day two with the palate seeming a little sweeter. A cracking kab; great value, too. (2922 views) | | | Tasted by brooklynguy on 8/5/2013: interesting aromas, something vaguely cheesey in there among the fruit, but in a good way. The fruit is lovely and the minerals pure. The acidity is there too. Delicious wine, seems like it has a bright future too. (4742 views) | | | Tasted by wind5001 on 6/15/2013 & rated 89 points: Retasted after a first tasting in June 2012. Very pale, light color, almost as clear as water. Spontaneous fermentation nose still very prominent, followed by peach aromas. Medium bodied wine, very ripe, aromas of peach, pear and some cream. Low acidity, less prominent than in 2012. Short finish. Later, I started getting some strawberry aromas. Liked this wine a lot. Less refreshing than in 2012. (2239 views) | | | Tasted by cdimaro on 6/9/2013 & rated 88 points: As the initial reductive elements level out the wine offers a pure fruit and herb driven character with noticeable scents of white peach and mint, in a bright and airy style. The mouthfeel is mixed. On the one hand it offers an interesting interplay between sweetness and bitterness and on the other the fruit appears as overshadowed by the alcohol (even at 8%) with the (rather low) acidity not feeling precise enough, leaving a somewhat harsh feel towards the finish. This is one of those for which the term "interesting" is indeed appropriate. Too young, time will tell. (2272 views) | | | Tasted by Seth Rosenberg on 3/22/2013 & rated 92 points: Light yellow. Crisp nose of lime, creamy peach, grapefruit, and chalk. There is a serious herbal-crisp vegetal-cumin-saline component that makes my mouth water. Enters sweet and bitter with peach and peach pit. Lime and more chalk and some honey. Quite concentrated on the palate, but also pretty light on its feet. The finish shows lime, peach pit and chalk, and is good, but not up to par with the rest of the wine - maybe a tad short. Reminds me a bit of AJ Adam in style - slightly more elegant with less power. Nose - 5.5/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 4.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 16/20. (1749 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 2/7/2013 flawed bottle: Langton's Cellar Club February 2013 - Riesling around the world (Roof Terrace Australian Museum): I am assured that the huge dose of sulphur that this wine exhibits is by intention. Despite being double decanted and vigorously agitated in the glass there was no diminishing of this quality. FLAW (1793 views) | | | Tasted by AlexGarner on 2/2/2013 & rated 93 points: German Riesling, By Farr and Burgundy tasting (Prince Wine Store - Bank Street): A nice citrus and peach nose with a stinky gravelly element and a nice integrated mineral finish. This is exceptional value. (1621 views) | | | Tasted by sawira on 1/2/2013 & rated 93 points: Wow. This is packed and stacked in the most elegant way. My nose literally tickled on first smelling the crystalline, saline citrus and brothy verbena this nose has to offer. The palate follows suit and adds focused currants to the strong multifaceted citrus along with bracing, beautifully woven, mouth watering acids. Perfect body and sweetness for a young (true) Kabinett. The first of the case, and one I literally salivate over thinking about the upcoming couple of decades. Thank you MFW! (1148 views) | | | Tasted by avp on 4/16/2012: Reserved on the nose with only slight fruit coming through. Steely soil character more pronounced.
Off-dry beautifully concentrated and seriously structured palate of peachy fruit with green apple highlights. Minerally. Long.
Huge potential here. (1330 views) | | | Tasted by midieh on 4/16/2012: Intense nose with ripe fruits like pineapple. Medium-dry with fresh and dry finish. Lots of acidity, long-lasting. (731 views) |
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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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