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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2023 (based on 31 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SonnenWein on 5/19/2022 & rated 94 points: Outstanding freshness with lovely hints of tropical and stone fruits. Lovely and long lasting finish. Great fullness and viscosity. (196 views) | | | Tasted by christyler on 11/7/2019 & rated 91 points: This continues to be a special wine and something I love every time I open it.
This was the first time I suspected it might be somewhat advanced. False alarm though - still in a great place. (531 views) | | | Tasted by christyler on 12/29/2018 & rated 93 points: Had to check in again to make sure this was that good. Yep, it is. Same stellar nose, same balance of young Riesling sweetness balanced by the tertiary elements of this starting to show its age. (641 views) | | | Tasted by christyler on 10/28/2018 & rated 93 points: Oh my goodness this is good. Totally in the zone. Definitely has that old german wine thing going on but is still fresh and has some primary fruit. Great bottle. (694 views) | | | Tasted by christyler on 12/15/2017: Nice on opening - fairly crisp and clean. When cold, the palate is a little dilute, but it's pretty nice and moving to a more advanced stage of its evolution. Air is not kind to this - feels like it's pretty advanced already. (919 views) | | | Tasted by christyler on 12/5/2015 & rated 90 points: In a really great place right now. A little sweetness on the nose, but not tropical. Quince, dried mango. On the palate, a touch of acidity and fruit that's strong but not too rich. Slightly thin, but still fun to drink. (1667 views) | | | Tasted by christophee on 8/13/2013 & rated 86 points: Pale yellow with medium viscosity in the glass. Nose of honey, apple, honeydew, tropical fruit, pear and terpene. Medium body and a little too gooey sweet. The palate is the nose redux with persistent, pithy citrus and herbaceous minerals. Would prefer more sturdiness. Medium finish. (2450 views) | | | Tasted by btock on 7/12/2013 & rated 90 points: So smooth - inviting/engaging. Acidity and fruit in balance, light yellow, nice shine. Ready now. Stone fruit and tart apple. (2345 views) | | | Tasted by gnosis on 9/2/2012: Quite good fruit complexity, almost waxy without being so, and there is a depth there. Nice lingering finish with all very clean. No Mosel petrol notes at all, very clean fruit, very round, more white pear than pineapple, acidity very balanced but almost missing, a bit heavier with sugar. Mineral, I am not getting a ton, but it is nice. To me it is more about great mature complex fruit intensity. Great by the glass, friendly, and complex finish, with food too, but not real high in acid and definite sweetness. Yum. 8.5 % (2913 views) | | | Tasted by amateurwino on 5/2/2011 & rated 90 points: Consistent with prior notes, a dry and minerally kabinett that delivers a lot of complexity for the price (4269 views) | | | Tasted by christyler on 4/2/2011 & rated 91 points: Brilliant Kabinett. Some pine needles mixed in with the fruit. Definitely a food wine and a great value. (2778 views) | | | Tasted by joshwoodward on 4/2/2011 & rated 87 points: Churchill's: Customer Appreciation (Maumee, OH): Good acid, light sweetness, peachy. Slightly simple. $12 (3829 views) | | | Tasted by amateurwino on 2/11/2011 & rated 90 points: Value pick of a tasting at Crush; shows wonderful depth for $16ish - lively fruit, mineral complexity, water-like smoothness on the palate. Will be a staple in our household. (2890 views) | | | Tasted by amateurwino on 2/3/2011: A terrific amount of complexity for an entry level bottling; more detailed notes taken on a bottle had several days later, but this stood out as the value pick of the Crush tasting. (2560 views) | | | Tasted by austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com on 11/20/2010 & rated 90 points: BEST BUY!
Stunning wine. Apple, pear, mineral, and fresh acidity. Absolutely 'textbook' 'middle of the fairway' Riesling. If I had to introduce good Riesling to a person who'd never had it, this would be the bottle. Buy some!
$19.99 OH Retail
www.austinbeeman.com (2621 views) | | | Tasted by Badfish on 10/30/2010 & rated 89 points: Oktoberfest: 2009 Germans (Wine Exchange - Orange, CA): Pungent unique aromatics emerge here with notes of sweet dirty wool, pear, and stone fruits. The character of the nose carries over to the flavors which are in the same pungent stone fruit style. The texture is smooth and the overall personality is subdued at this stage but the wine is solid. (3273 views) |
| Riesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)KabinettLowest must sugar content of Prädikat designation resulting in light wines, typically semi-sweet with crisp acidity.Germany 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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