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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by davidga75 on 6/6/2020: Medium gold in the glass and reticent on the nose at fridge temperature - shows just a touch of sulphur (not faulty). With warming, the nose turns to aromas of baked apple, and just a hint of cement. The palate is medium+ bodied, creamy in texture and off-dry. While not quite as sweet as I expected, it expands on the palate as it warms in the glass. Flavors of apple and burnt pear, and a medium-long finish. The acidity has mellowed and this is drinking very well - should hold in this nice place for several more years. (470 views) | | | Tasted by axisx on 3/31/2019 & rated 90 points: drinking creamy and mineral now. a wee bit monolithic though. still powerful. (635 views) | | | Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 7/25/2018 & rated 91 points: Prior bottle was just over 15 months ago and the wine has evolved in that time. Much softer nose than previously, showing some light orchard fruit notes. Medium bodied and like the prior bottle, has lost a considerable amount of its acidity, even more so than previously. Peach and apple remain upfront, with richer, tropical notes behind. Acidity is just a light kiss towards the very back along with a touch of citrus-based notes. Fruit still shows quite well, but with the vibrant acidity fading, I'm glad I had my final bottle when I did. The fruit alone should be able to support this wine for a bit longer, but it will lose the complexity and contrasts that made it so enjoyable in its youth. (827 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 5/26/2018 & rated 93 points: No notes - just guzzled... (1013 views) | | | Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 4/20/2017 & rated 92 points: My first bottle in just over two years and it continues to show quite well. Opened at 50F, warming to 54F which probably allowed the fruit to be a little more expressive than previously but also resulted in the acidity coming off somewhat less prominently. Soft peach and other orchard fruits on the nose. Medium bodied (9% ABV) with excellent fruit-based richness but missing that distinctive flinty, mineral crunch of acidity. Peach and soft apple upfront, then adding richer more tropical notes (pineapple, mango, tangerine). The acidity is still very much present in the background, lending good structure, but not as much contrast as previously. Retains the tart, citrus based notes of lemon and green apple towards the back along with acidity and mineral notes on the finish. This wine is moving out of its acidity-dominant youth and with the overall richness and current level of fruit, should continue to show well over the next few years. (1157 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 9/14/2015 & rated 91 points: Better on day 2. Flinty and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is sweet but balanced by high acidity with honey, pineapple, mango and tangerine notes. Slate adds structure. Drinking well now with air but not going anywhere anytime soon. Good QPR. (1454 views) | | | Tasted by hesnctrl on 5/16/2015 & rated 93 points: PnP. Light gold in color. Nice nose of petrol, peach, and slate. Great mouthfeel followed by a nice acidic attack that leaves mouth watering. Really nice tension between the fruit and the slate. Lots of honey on the nose and more intense on day 2. Nice 30 second finish. Absolute beauty on the 2nd day.
Enjoyed in a Riedel Vinum Chianti Classico glass at 50F. (998 views) | | | Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 3/5/2015 & rated 93 points: This wine continues to improve. Outstanding fruit complexity through the middle, but fully balanced by the nearly intense acidity. Possesses an almost crunchy, flinty quality that served as a great counterpoint to the fruit notes. Retains good length and balance on the finish. I'm becoming convinced that especially for the money, Richter spatleses are an incredible bargain and well worth seeking out. (1200 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 8/24/2014 & rated 93 points: Well balanced. Honeysuckle, pear, and peach are the prominent flavors. Rich and creamy mouthfeel. (1512 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 7/4/2014 & rated 93 points: Sadly, our last bottle... will try to find more. Solid. (1293 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 5/10/2014 & rated 93 points: Nice fruit, balanced with acid. (908 views) | | | Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 4/21/2014 & rated 92 points: Peach and mineral notes on the nose. Lots of peach upfront, backed with pineapple and light orange and finishing with lemon and spice on the finish. Very good richness and body. Excellent acidity throughout and the overall balance between the fruit and the acidity was one of this wine’s biggest strengths. The acidity and the crisp mineral and slate qualities played off the fruit exceedingly throughout the wine’s evolution. This has a number of years ahead of it. (783 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 3/24/2014 & rated 93 points: Big hit over the weekend with our family. (546 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 1/6/2014 & rated 93 points: Really quite nice. Not as sweet as I was expecting - which was nice. (595 views) | | | Tasted by ShaneTierney on 1/1/2013 & rated 94 points: Fantastic. Perhaps a touch too sweet for a light dinner, but with the cheeses and sweets we had for NYE it was perfect. Buy more. (1003 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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