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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jd6725 on 8/19/2023 & rated 92 points: Not the most complex 2001. But just a very yummy example in a good spot. Well integrated flavors but not that long of a finish. (230 views) | | | Tasted by DH90 on 1/22/2023 & rated 93 points: Faint gold color. Lovely aromas of green apples and spices with a hint of petrol. Still has brisk acidity with a smooth finish and moderate sweetness which now is more akin to a Spatlese than an Auslese. This was a crowd pleaser. (455 views) | | | Tasted by Jeffminard on 8/22/2022: On its last breath. Straw, honey. Drink up! (587 views) | | | Tasted by zpearson on 2/12/2022 & rated 90 points: AP 11 02. Moderate yellow. This has an initial touch of swimming pool aroma and some fine acid smells. It's nice to reflect back upon a time when wines weren't picked at the maximum ripeness they could achieve. This is clean and pretty, with burnished creamy pears and while it has years left to it, the interplay between acidity and sweetness is charming right now. (788 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 11/13/2021 & rated 94 points: This absolutely delicious and going strong. Golden color is followed by an energetic nose of apricot, stone and raw honey. A touch of citrus zest. The sweetness has given way to a medium bodied off dry wine that is full of extract. Complete. This is just wonderful and has a long life ahead. (94) (1005 views) | | | Tasted by goodvitis.com on 3/23/2021 & rated 93 points: Probably at the end of its best days, its drinking nicely but might have lost its top dynamism. Honeyed tropical and dried fruit dominate the nose, while the medium body and crisp acid deliver slightly sweet flavors of guava, peach, honey dew, slate, white pepper, and tarragon. (1081 views) | | | Tasted by jordanj on 12/28/2020 & rated 92 points: Light golden in color, complex nose or apricot light citrus, white and purple flowers, some herbs and petrol. Beautiful feel on the palate, semi sweet, holding a nice sharp acidic streak. (918 views) | | | Tasted by blanquito on 7/14/2019: In a great place, fully resolved with much of its sugar dissolved now, but still showing plenty of freshness. Delightful fruit and a great big ball of perfectly integrated acid. Great length and intensity, only missing some complexity to take it even higher. A- (1463 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 4/2/2018 & rated 94 points: Beautiful golden color with a slight green hue remaining. Dried apricots and lime zest dominate the delicate but extracted nose. A lot of sweetness has subsided leaving pure sunny Riesling extract in a medium sweet package. Wonderful, balanced finish. A complete wine. (94) (1574 views) | | | Tasted by MicklethePickle on 10/16/2017 & rated 94 points: My second-to-last '01 German, and what a nice experience. Only 7.5% alcohol! Color is very, very deep burnished yellow, with an outrageously powerful appearance and an almost gold patina. That said, lacking a bit of legs. Nose is lovely, ethereal, with just the right notes of lanolin and petrol. Rich and full in the mouth yet amazingly light on its feet, delicate almost. Finishes with fruit that goes on forever. Perfect at 16 years. Not sure it can go another 7 years as CT suggests, at least, not without losing something. Quite a lovely drink! 5-13-17-9: 94/100. (1750 views) | | | Tasted by NineteenEightyTwo on 6/7/2014 & rated 90 points: Much improved from the prior bottle. Medium gold color. Nose dominated by the classic mature Riesling aroma of petrol, though also showing cinnamon, lemon juice and lychee. On the palate this is round and pleasant, with meyer lemon and honey notes. This has the acidic backbone to hang on for another few years, though there is certainly no reason to wait, as this is highly enjoyable currently. (3568 views) | | | Tasted by blanquito on 10/29/2013 & rated 90 points: This is still very good. Lots of honeysuckle and lemon, wet stones in the background. Pretty big, but mellowing with age. Terrific length, lots of zest. I like this now, while it's still got lots of intensity. (3839 views) | | | Tasted by NineteenEightyTwo on 8/19/2013 & rated 87 points: Accessed with Coravin. Medium-gold color. Classic Riesling nose of honeysuckle and petrol, but all very faint. Sweet but clean palate with sedate acidity and a faint note of stone. Not much finish, with the airiest wisp of tart lemon flavors. Slightly past its prime, this will not improve much and should be consumed immediately. Would be nice as pairing with lighter desserts (fresh fruit, berry tart, etc). (4160 views) | | | Tasted by StefanAkiko on 4/2/2013 & rated 92 points: Sugars integrated, acids dancing, Riesling maturing... Yumm! There is an abysmal strech between sipping this wine and the concept of suffering :-)
Wet oil paint on the nose with minerali, Riesling and grapey notes blend in well already, as this is still in the stage of pre-maturity. In the mouth it is akin to a great French kiss from start to finish: Mellow but intense. Passionate but gentle. Lasting but paining for more... Perfect harmony between sweetness, acids, fruit and body. Our hopes are that as the years go by, more complexity will arise from this highly potential juice.
Married the "French sushi" (perfectly prepared fois gras on a rice patty), the slightly sweet and sour veggie plate with fried takenoko and the cheese plate. Only two more to go. Maturing well, maybe next one in 2018.
@Restaurant Tani in Gaienmae, Tokyo. W/UlfJulie. (3833 views) | | | Tasted by marc d on 3/1/2012: Golden yellow color, nice fruit, medium acids, balanced, not too sweet. Pretty good, nice with some Thai coconut curry. (3939 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 9/18/2011 & rated 91 points: Heirloom Tomato and German Riesling Euro Lunch (Donato Enoteca, Redwood City, California): Medium golden yellow color; baked kumquat, green orange, mineral nose; savory, tart green orange, tart citron, mineral palate with near medium acidity; medium-plus finish (1366 views) | | | Tasted by blanquito on 8/25/2011 & rated 91 points: This is very similar to the Kerpen WS Spatlese*, but it is holding up a bit better with slighlty higher acid and definitely a deeper bass note of auslese richness. This is lovely, fully resolved and yes, it seems to be softening from when I last tried this wine a few years ago. I still like it for its classy and classic flavors, for being sweet without any heaviness, for being a true Mosel... but I plan on drinking these soon. 91 pts. (1946 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 5/5/2011 & rated 85 points: This was pretty nice but unfortunately hard to pay attention to with a trio of bona fide rock stars on the table. The fruit is still fresh and tasty here but the structure is somewhat soft. (2694 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 5/4/2011 & rated 86 points: Full of ripe peachy and tropical fruit with the start of developing petrol notes, but for an '01 this feels surprisingly heavy and clumsy, lacking the acidity and freshness that I'm looking for. (2081 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 6/14/2010: Fruit still youthful with a pineapple tropicality, but starting to show some age with that riesling gasoline scent. Unfortunately I think there was also some corkiness here that made it annoyingly musty and dulled things a little bit. Hopefully other bottles are better. (2464 views) | | | Tasted by Jona on 3/22/2010: A very big disappointment... I don't think it was something wrong with the wine but it totally lacked acidity. If felt like apple juice - not wine?!
The nose was very good but the mouth was unfortunately bad. I don't know if the style suits me anymore?! I can't rate this one... (2159 views) | | | Tasted by blanquito on 8/30/2009 & rated 93 points: Rocky Mountain Blancos (Fort Colins, Chez Roycester): Smells of steel and wet stones greet the nostrils. This is a lovely, young auslese, with a fantastic core of acidity, with notes of honey playing a secondary role. Pretty dry for an auslese and a somewhat closed aromatically, this is so 2001 and so friggin' good. Tough to resist now, but plenty of upside to come. (1959 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 7/19/2009 & rated 92 points: The color of late afternoon summer sun shining on a field. Maturing Model nose of baked apple, petrol and flowers. Very nice. Just entering its prime drinking window. There is a lovely succulence that comes from a mixture of smooth fruit nectar and fine acidity. Lack of a long finish is all that keeps this from being truly special. (92) (2203 views) | | | Tasted by jbrekke on 9/17/2008 & rated 92 points: Nicely balanced. Background petrol on the nose. Initial sweet apple taste. Instead of going over the edge and becoming cloying, the acidity kicked in and the finish lingers. No spritz. Very nice. (2182 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 3/27/2004 & rated 91 points: Dinner at Lampreia with Mom and Bob. AP# 2 576 562 11 02. Some initial sulfur blows off to reveal gorgeous slatey notes with a hint of petrol and talc. The palate is initially soft with very nice acidity, surprisingly light mouthfeel, and a tart green apple flavor almost like a jolly rancher candy. With time in the glass the acidity really picks up, and this gains in depth and intensity. The wine is the definition of mouthwatering. This is very easy to drink right now, quite delicious! I was half expecting this to have some spritz, but the wine was totally still. (3035 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By David Schildknecht
Vinous, November/December 2002, IWC Issue #105
(Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (9/18/2011)
(Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese) Medium golden yellow color; baked kumquat, green orange, mineral nose; savory, tart green orange, tart citron, mineral palate with near medium acidity; medium-plus finish 91 points |
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| Kerpen Producer websiteRiesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)Auslese Wikipedia article on Auslese.Wehlener SonnenuhrLagenbeschreibung:
Sonnenuhr errichtet 1842 durch Jodocus Prüm; Lage trägt Namen seit Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. Optimale Süd-Süd-West-Exposition, Steilheit bis zu 60%, gute Wasserversorgung. Faktoren bieten beste Reifebedingungen, sind Grundlage für Erzeugung von Weinen von besonderer Eleganz, Feinheit & Ausdruck.
Boden:
Devonschiefer-Verwitterungsboden; in other words, a light friable (easily breakable) greyish-blue slate with some ferric muddiness between layers. Source--personal observation of site. jh
Layer description:
Sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Prüm; Lage has had names since the beginning of the 20th century. Optimal south-southwest exposure, steepness up to 60%, good water supply. Factors offer the best ripening conditions, are the basis for the production of wines of particular elegance, delicacy and expression.
Exact position on weinlagen.infoGermany Wines of Germany | The Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP) | How to read a German wine label | Geographical Information Down to Single Vineyards
#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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