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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 4/24/2023 & rated 86 points: My 3rd and last bottle. This still had a medium straw color and was not gold at all. The fruit was still pronounced with some tropical notes with apple and minerals. Low to moderate acidity. Another wine which would have been better consumed prior to 2016. 86 points. (388 views) | | | Tasted by bhouk on 7/24/2022: With Indian food and in celebration of daughter’s 21st coming up this week. More of a wine drinking than a wine tasting occasion, and this wine made for good company. (451 views) | | | Tasted by bhouk on 12/25/2021: Graceful, and twenty years after the vintage seems to have plenty of life left. Soft but not flabby, baked orchard fruits — peaches, apples, pears — also some pineapple and orange. A whiff of woodsmoke on the nose, but not really any sign of it on the palate. Paired perfectly with a salad of mixed greens, pears and candied pecans, but continued to pair nicely with lobster rolls as well. (539 views) | | | Tasted by jonboy74 on 11/29/2021 & rated 91 points: At open, peaches and apple on the nose, very pleasing. PnP sip was not what I expected. I had thought this would be sweeter than the kabinetts ive had, but it was the same as, or less sweet, than those. The acidity and sweetness seemed blended together, with the acid still noticeable but not "sharp" or "precise " like in the 2019 sonnenuhr I had last Friday. the body had this somewhat dense sensation that was very pleasing. Not too complex, but nice fruit.
More citrus than on the nose and some minerality, pronounced lemon towards the tail end. Very glad I found these. (664 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 6/12/2021 & rated 90 points: I’m with Bhouk on this one. It’s lovely. Golden color which hints at the maturity of this pure, balanced and refreshing wine. Interesting to taste after the two trocken wine. The aroma profiles are so similar: green melon, white peach and honey. There is a distinct red fruit profile as well - strawberry. Very quaffable, mature and pleasant drinking. Lacking depth and layers. I don’t see it improving. Drink over the next few years. The nose is the winner here. (90) (752 views) | | | Tasted by bhouk on 8/22/2019: A Roger Federer of a wine. Precise, graceful, dashing and versatile. Has aged very well.
Unlike Roger in that, by all appearances, it only fills a niche and only has a limited following. Some things I just don’t get. (774 views) | | | Tasted by efeldhake@yahoo.com on 10/27/2017 & rated 93 points: Bright straw with a glint of green. Nose of green peaches, citrus, and hints of minerals. Tastes of peaches, MacIntosh apples, hints of lemons, and minerals. Lovely acidity, fine balance, and halbtrocken. In a great spot now. May not improve, but should remain a pleasure to drink for 5+ years. (1183 views) | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 5/29/2017 & rated 88 points: Last had this 12 years ago. Crumbly cork. Light yellow color. No petrol notes. Notes of apple and mild tropical fruit. Drink now. 88 points. (1647 views) | | | Tasted by chcook on 12/21/2015: no details but this was just great. I wanted to drink this all night but alas the bottle wasn't big enough for that. probably middle aged as the acids and sugars are melding, but the fruit is very much alive and well and the finish is lengthy. happy and sad to see this (my only bottle) washed down. but it was enjoyed by all (1803 views) | | | Tasted by indiscriminate palate on 7/10/2015: Slight cream on the palate suggests an older wine than 2001. It hits all of the right notes - citrus, tropical fruits, florals, minerality - but lacks oomph, and seems somewhat muted in every respect. Great acidity, but somewhat hollow. Enjoyable, but seems like it is on its way down. Drink now. (1845 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 7/10/2015 & rated 88 points: Not quite on the level of the first bottle of this I tried, but still really good. Lots of bright citrus and apple fruit tinged with maturing creamy and smoky flavours, and an understated slatey/stony mineral character, though it feels a bit lean and thin on the midpalate, without the intensity and depth I'd expect from a 2001. (2689 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 6/21/2015 flawed bottle: Corked. Bah. (2034 views) | | | Tasted by JJKinch on 4/12/2015 & rated 91 points: Nice fruit (apple, peach). Nice sugar, nice acidity. Sight floral.
Lingering finish. Really enjoyable (157 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 3/23/2015 & rated 91 points: This is in a great spot right now. The fruit's still vibrant and youthful with a sense of remarkable freshness to the citrus and apple flavours, but there's also plenty of smoky and creamy development accenting the youthful fruit and mineral flavours here. The balance is impeccable, with moderate sweetness perfectly offset by the bright acids of the vintage, and a sense of sheer lightness on the palate, though it finishes just a touch short. (1851 views) | | | Tasted by Bruce 1er on 5/21/2014 & rated 95 points: Gorgeous, with great intensity, depth, and well-integrated flavors of ripe fruit and minerals. Exhibits great structure (acid) and a razor sharp finish. (962 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 4/24/2011 & rated 89 points: Winemakers you know (Mike G. visits) (Mike Posk's): Light gold in color. The nose has some petrol and some wet stones. On the palate, more pineapple and sweetness. Slightly flabby for the vintage, but still delightful. Years left to go. (2659 views) | | | Tasted by dbg on 5/30/2010: Light pale yellow. Citrus, minerals and flowers on the nose. Medium body, rich fruit, good acidity and minerality for balance, fair amount of residual sweetness, not much complexity, should continue to drink well for 5-10 years or more. Excellent. (1909 views) | | | Tasted by j45 on 12/22/2009: Really a surprise! Bright straw with tons of slate minerality, hints of peach and lemon curd, well balanced and a joy to drink. (1970 views) | | | Tasted by sawira on 7/26/2009 & rated 94 points: Bright straw color. Nose of lemon meringue! Deep, long, rich flavors. Great acidity. Citrus, spices, wonderful mineral components. Dynamite! Ready to go, and even better on day 2. I like this right now, and it will last for at least a decade (2035 views) | | | Tasted by dbg on 7/21/2009: Light pale yellow. Citrus, lemon, minerals and flowers on the nose. Medium body, rich fruit, plenty of minerals and acidity to balance some residual sweetness, some complexity has developed, should continue to drink well for 5-10 years or more and may develop more complexity with time. Excellent. (1851 views) | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 1/24/2005 & rated 91 points: This was a very nice contrast to the 2 German Scheurebe bottles that we also took to the restaurant. This wine was lighter, more floral and had a brighter style. Notes of green apple, tropical fruit and wet slate. As is typical of the 2001 vintage, this wine showed remarkable balance. I did not think it was closed at all. Nonetheless, I will wait another 2 years or so before I open my next bottle. 91 points. (1993 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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