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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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6/6/2020 - davidga75 wrote:
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.
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3/31/2019 - axisx wrote: 90 Points
drinking creamy and mineral now. a wee bit monolithic though. still powerful.
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7/25/2018 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 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.
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5/26/2018 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
No notes - just guzzled...
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4/20/2017 - RGCM Gananda wrote: 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.
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9/14/2015 - David_T Likes this wine: 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.
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5/16/2015 - hesnctrl Likes this wine: 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.
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3/5/2015 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 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.
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8/24/2014 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Well balanced. Honeysuckle, pear, and peach are the prominent flavors. Rich and creamy mouthfeel.
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7/4/2014 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Sadly, our last bottle... will try to find more. Solid.
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5/10/2014 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Nice fruit, balanced with acid.
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4/21/2014 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 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.
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3/24/2014 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Big hit over the weekend with our family.
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1/6/2014 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Really quite nice. Not as sweet as I was expecting - which was nice.
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1/1/2013 - ShaneTierney Likes this wine: 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.
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