Bob’s cellar. Oily golden yellow. Nose of candied lemon rind and honey hits you, supported by a lime zest. Very pure and fresh although dampened by age. There’s back sense of tartness on the first taste, distant, you can tell it’s aged and there is still a zip about it. With more air the layer of lemon and lime zip becomes more distinct. The sweetness is far away in this one. Feels like it’s barely moved in 20 years.
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Since my last note last year, I have been opening up bottles of this Steingarten more frequently, as I think that they are at their peak. Generally, they have been very satisfying, though a couple have been less precise than expected - leaving me wondering if those particular bottles were in a state of decline.
Anyway, I had a bottle in January this year which was very intense. The slightly golden tinged full yellow suggested maturity. The nose had the expected acacia and lime, but also a hint of anchovy paste and the sort of ripeness which suggests obvious sweetness in the mouth. But of course, the mouth didn't show any obvious sweetness at all. Instead, it was very pungent, with a lot of energy, despite a lean frame, and was very good plus. A bottle (nr. 01633) a couple of days ago poured a wine which was lightish yellow, with an arguable green tinge, and which had the classic acacia nose and a bit of that anchovy paste bursting out of the glass straight away. Again, on the lean side, but sinewy, precise, and with considerable salinity present at the middle and lasting till the finish. Later, the salinity was subsumed by pungent greenish citrus. No deterioration on the 3rd day from a half-bottle. This better example looked and tasted more primary than any of the bottles opened since my last note and was between very good plus and fine. Some bottles, like this last one, might go on for a good while yet, but with bottle variation now evident, I'm inclined to continue to open my remaining stock of 2003 Steingarten at this recently increased rate of frequency.
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This is still drinking well 19 years on, but if you still have any, drink them up now - I can't see it improving with any more time in the cellar. Always great to drink an old bottle of riesling that has cellared so well!
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Bottle nr. 01466. Over two days. Bright yellow, almost daffodil-like colour. The nose is very floral - wattle/acacia - with a little lime. An hour later, a sense of freshly crushed rock for an instant, but not repeated. Unmistakably South Australian in the mouth too, with the nice sweetness on the front extending to the middle. The tail is all acid, though, so food is called for. A little pointed on the 2nd day, from a half and not reaching the heights of the bottle in 11.2020. This has plateaued and should remain there for a couple of years. Very good plus.
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Golden hue, rich developed riesling nose. Kero, citric lime. plenty of acid on the front for a nearly 20 yr old wine. Lovely balanced fruit that delivers a lovely and long finish. Great wine. Has plenty of life but doubtful it will get much better. Will try another bottle in a yr or so.
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Golden straw colour. Complex nose with some lime, hay and hints kerosene. Palate is crisp but with a little flat spot (could be as second day - kept vacuumed though). Some wet stone into a medium to short finish. Good but not sure it’s been worth holding for so long.
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This wine is still developing. pale yellow colour, lovely fruit up front with slight kero nose, plenty of acid and full flavoured follow thru to a nice lingering finish. Try again in a yr
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Bottle nr. 01451. Distinctly less yellow than previous bottle, showing bright yellowish. Acacia nose dominates and the lime can be described as subtle. Very pure and the sense of purity spills over on the silky palate as well, which shows more concentration than the previous bottle and a lovely sweet spot in the middle. Some bottle variation is to be expected at this age, but this was a tirelessly fine example, with years ahead of it.
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This wine is full of surprises. Last bottle showed surprising improvement on previous one, and this one is a notch above the last. Lovely limey nose with nice balanced kero nose followed by amazing amount of acid on the front. developed riesling mouth fill follows thru to a long lingering finish. This is what Oz Riesling is all about. Proof the Barossa can compete with the Clare and Eden Valley. Wonderful wine
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Excellent as always. An Australian benchmark. A shame the brand is so devalued in the eyes of Australian consumers - which means better prices for me I suppose. Golden colour, but nowhere near as ages on the palate. Still going strong. Zingy acidity, not as full as the Polish Hill. Top stuff.
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Amazing to see 2 other reviews posted this year for this wine Colour lemon bright and clear 15/15 Nose med intensity, slight spritzig and slight whiff of kero but blew off quickly , I must admit I was expecting more kero . Citrus aromas of lemon lime and mandarin, trop fruits, good balance 28/30 Palate med bodied, rich ,luscious, oily mouthfeel , excellent complexity long crisp finish 43/44 Overall amazing privilege to drive old Australian Rieslings and this wine in fantastic condition, more years to go as the acidity was still present . My wine of the bracket
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Bottle nr. 03071. Yellow colour now, with legs. Floral nose, with wattle featuring, followed by kerosene. Alluring. Typical South Australian dry varietal lime-like flavours, but the palate isn't as exciting as the nose. Certainly fuller than almost 8 years ago and the spritzig has finally gone. It could be criticized for lacking the concentration of a fine wine and for the acidity which protrudes on the finish, but this is easily very good plus and now in it's mature phase. No need to hurry, though.
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Excellent. Drinking well now. Golden yellow, rich on The nose with secondary petrol but great balance and acidity. Excellent with or without food and At 11.5% you can drink without feeling guilty!
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Surprisingly better than the last bottle. limey/kero nose, still has a bit of acid on the front after 15 yrs and developed fruit that follows thru to a long finish. full flavoured wine that has some potential development ahead. Will hold for several years at the least.
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Becoming a dark yellow to look at now at 14 years. Plenty of secondary notes of kerosene in the nose. Would say it's approaching peak. Had with Thai. Good acidity though I wouldn't say it was defined by minerality. Become fuller with age.
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Well developed Riesling. Was hoping to see a bit more acid on the front. Lovely Kero nose, good fruit but not a strong lasting finish. Very nice wine, but not up to expectations. Hopefully will improve with a bit more time
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First bottle of the dozen I bought a decade ago. Definite kerosene/petrol on the nose. Deeper yellow. Full and round, but still very dry, but as dry as some of the newer 2015 styles. Best with food. Would like to compare to an aged dry GG spatlesse.
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Surprisingly underdeveloped for its age. Plenty of fruit on the front and enough acidic backbone for considerable future development under screwcap. This should turn into an outstanding wine given a few more years. Hold at least 2 yrs and try again.
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Yellowish. Kerosene on the nose. Quite sour on the palate. Fruits have already dissipated, leaving hints of minerality and saline. Very dry. Lacks mid-palate intensity and dissipates quite fast on the finish. After some air it became more diluted. Drink up.
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Bottle nr. 01587. Tasted over three days. Yellowish colour, with a green tinge. On the 2nd day, the the green tinge was still visible, but the general colour had turned to a full yellow. A kerosene nose to begin. A lot more terpenes than since my previous note, yet these fade with time and almost completely disappear on the third day. Once the kerosene fades, there are floral, yellowish fruit notes which turn pungent with time, with touches of talc, vanilla, grapefruit and anise. Resembles a Rheingau, if one is to ask for a comparison. A complex nose. Despite the obvious, mature Australian cool climate riesling flavour profile, the mouth is almost ascetic. There is still a bit of spritzig here! Good purity. Lacking a bit of oomph, but the slight note of natural sweetness makes me think positively about the wine. Yet the very high lemony acid spoils the overall impression. Adds length over the three days and holds up very well, but the acid makes me restrict my rating to a very good plus (which is a notch above my previous note, due to the greater complexity showing on the nose). This should keep for another 10 years.
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Judgment of Singapore: Part 2 - Riesling and Cabernet (Ubin Seafood, Sin Ming Indistrial Estate): I thought that this was very decent, but such was the high standard of the 6 dry Rieslings on the night that it was voted both my and the group's least favourite. The nose was quite unusual, with nutty nuances and a noticeable amount of kerosene, strong whiffs of ripe lemon, some stony mineral accents and then strange little whiff of blueberry in there somewhere. The palate was enjoyable, if not quite the most serious or complex of wines, with those strange little notes of sweet blueberries and even dark cherries at the fore chased by bright citrussy lemon and grapefruit flavours. There was some really zippy acidity running through the whole package into a ripe finish that had a little of the tropical in it, with pineapple and jackfruit nuances here and there. It was just a bit unconvincing on the back-palate I thought, with the fruit and the acidity sticking out at rather awkward angles, but overall, quite a pleasant drink nonetheless. I am not sure this will improve all that much with time though.
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Riesling Rampage (Asquith, Australia): Light floral notes with musk, honey and chalk. Palate has some richness to it, finishing crisp and clean. In a good spot for drinking now, it isn't in danger of falling over but I think it won't improve much.
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Bottle nr. 01515. Closure: screwcap Region: Barossa. 12% alcohol. Consumed over two days. Green tinged yellowish colour. The nose is more kerosene than petrol, with waxy, paraffin notes coming out later. It takes some time for pungent yellow fruit to show. Out of a half-bottle on the 2nd day, the wine had shed the kerosene and waxy character to allow more of the pungency to show. Medium body. Quite round. Vanilla flavour ahead of the pungent fruit. Green acidity. Initially, the wine ends abruptly at the middle and the finish is weak. After a while it adds to its length. Yes, definite improvement on the 2nd day. Dry and made in an austere Rheingau-style. A very good wine at the end, but I did expect more. There isn’t enough nuance or concentration of flavours that would make me choose it over a Qualitatswein Trocken from a good Rheingau producer at half the price.
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Great lime-petrol-honey nose with a hint of (non-oaky) creaminess.
In the mouth rather lightbodied (12% alcohol) and very focused with lively, razorsharp acidity. Some citrus, peach, cream and honey flavours on the palate - but I'm guessing that this wine is at least 3-5 years from it's peak.
92++
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Steely focused citrus with hints of jet fuel. This is just a giant monolithic expression of lemon and yellow citrus fruits. Mineral and slatish. This is just pure essence of fresh acidity.
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Disappointing given some of the reviews. Dry and dull, lacking in fruit for my palate, and no minerality or other flavors to fill the void. Perhaps we had an off bottle, but this wine did not deliver for me.
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A quiet Rhone night; 8/17/2007-8/18/2007 (At home with Mark and Keiko): Wow a step up from the 05 which I bought at the same time. The clarity of the wine is almost like the crystal and catches the light as well. Balance is spot on with wonderful citrus fruit; pomelo, grapefruit, lemon and limes as well as granny smith apples. Piercing long finish with a hint of chalk which isn't really to my liking - seems to produce a hollow spot but this is wonderful.
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Something of a disappointment after reading some very positive reviews of this. A bit one-dimensional with lots of lemon and grapefruit, plenty of acidity and a long finish. Not subtle, but still pretty good.
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WineAustralia Expo 2006 (Darling Harbour): Nothing mirrors the reality of the compromises wrought by commercialism better than the history of Steingarten riesling. The driving vision is of a single stony, rocky, inhospitable Rheingau-like vineyard making great wine in the best years. Later, it expands to include the best fruits from all the Eden valley, presented in a limited release annually (a few hundred cases at worst). Now, it’s inherited the Barossa (and Jacob's Creek) tag, production has increased drastically, and it’s nothing special at all. Even into the late nineties the wines could be sensational (assuming you found one with a decent cork – no mean feat). This 03 Steingarten is a thick, heavily phenolic wine with some citrus and lime fruit hints, but lacking acidity and verging on downright unpleasant. I don’t think this is just an aging slump. Nasty wine.
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12/2/2023 - Cremuel Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bob’s cellar. Oily golden yellow. Nose of candied lemon rind and honey hits you, supported by a lime zest. Very pure and fresh although dampened by age. There’s back sense of tartness on the first taste, distant, you can tell it’s aged and there is still a zip about it. With more air the layer of lemon and lime zip becomes more distinct. The sweetness is far away in this one. Feels like it’s barely moved in 20 years.
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6/6/2023 - Ingmars wrote:
Since my last note last year, I have been opening up bottles of this Steingarten more frequently, as I think that they are at their peak. Generally, they have been very satisfying, though a couple have been less precise than expected - leaving me wondering if those particular bottles were in a state of decline.
Anyway, I had a bottle in January this year which was very intense. The slightly golden tinged full yellow suggested maturity. The nose had the expected acacia and lime, but also a hint of anchovy paste and the sort of ripeness which suggests obvious sweetness in the mouth. But of course, the mouth didn't show any obvious sweetness at all. Instead, it was very pungent, with a lot of energy, despite a lean frame, and was very good plus. A bottle (nr. 01633) a couple of days ago poured a wine which was lightish yellow, with an arguable green tinge, and which had the classic acacia nose and a bit of that anchovy paste bursting out of the glass straight away. Again, on the lean side, but sinewy, precise, and with considerable salinity present at the middle and lasting till the finish. Later, the salinity was subsumed by pungent greenish citrus. No deterioration on the 3rd day from a half-bottle. This better example looked and tasted more primary than any of the bottles opened since my last note and was between very good plus and fine. Some bottles, like this last one, might go on for a good while yet, but with bottle variation now evident, I'm inclined to continue to open my remaining stock of 2003 Steingarten at this recently increased rate of frequency.
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11/1/2022 - winebling wrote:
This is still drinking well 19 years on, but if you still have any, drink them up now - I can't see it improving with any more time in the cellar. Always great to drink an old bottle of riesling that has cellared so well!
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8/25/2022 - burgundyman wrote:
Past best
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7/15/2022 - Dsen Likes this wine: 94 Points
brilliant gold, honey sweetness, beautifully matures but good fruit and acid. little to no keroscence
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3/31/2022 - Ingmars wrote:
Bottle nr. 01466. Over two days. Bright yellow, almost daffodil-like colour. The nose is very floral - wattle/acacia - with a little lime. An hour later, a sense of freshly crushed rock for an instant, but not repeated. Unmistakably South Australian in the mouth too, with the nice sweetness on the front extending to the middle. The tail is all acid, though, so food is called for. A little pointed on the 2nd day, from a half and not reaching the heights of the bottle in 11.2020. This has plateaued and should remain there for a couple of years. Very good plus.
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2/10/2022 - salua wrote: 95 Points
Golden hue, rich developed riesling nose. Kero, citric lime. plenty of acid on the front for a nearly 20 yr old wine. Lovely balanced fruit that delivers a lovely and long finish. Great wine. Has plenty of life but doubtful it will get much better. Will try another bottle in a yr or so.
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12/19/2021 - Wrighty wrote: 89 Points
Golden straw colour. Complex nose with some lime, hay and hints kerosene. Palate is crisp but with a little flat spot (could be as second day - kept vacuumed though). Some wet stone into a medium to short finish. Good but not sure it’s been worth holding for so long.
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4/5/2021 - salua wrote: 95 Points
This wine is still developing. pale yellow colour, lovely fruit up front with slight kero nose, plenty of acid and full flavoured follow thru to a nice lingering finish. Try again in a yr
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11/6/2020 - Ingmars wrote:
Bottle nr. 01451. Distinctly less yellow than previous bottle, showing bright yellowish. Acacia nose dominates and the lime can be described as subtle. Very pure and the sense of purity spills over on the silky palate as well, which shows more concentration than the previous bottle and a lovely sweet spot in the middle. Some bottle variation is to be expected at this age, but this was a tirelessly fine example, with years ahead of it.
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9/10/2020 - salua wrote: 95 Points
This wine is full of surprises. Last bottle showed surprising improvement on previous one, and this one is a notch above the last. Lovely limey nose with nice balanced kero nose followed by amazing amount of acid on the front. developed riesling mouth fill follows thru to a long lingering finish. This is what Oz Riesling is all about. Proof the Barossa can compete with the Clare and Eden Valley. Wonderful wine
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5/30/2020 - chadslater Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent as always. An Australian benchmark. A shame the brand is so devalued in the eyes of Australian consumers - which means better prices for me I suppose. Golden colour, but nowhere near as ages on the palate. Still going strong. Zingy acidity, not as full as the Polish Hill. Top stuff.
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5/8/2020 - LindsayM Likes this wine: 96 Points
Amazing to see 2 other reviews posted this year for this wine
Colour lemon bright and clear 15/15
Nose med intensity, slight spritzig and slight whiff of kero but blew off quickly , I must admit I was expecting more kero . Citrus aromas of lemon lime and mandarin, trop fruits, good balance 28/30
Palate med bodied, rich ,luscious, oily mouthfeel , excellent complexity long crisp finish 43/44
Overall amazing privilege to drive old Australian Rieslings and this wine in fantastic condition, more years to go as the acidity was still present . My wine of the bracket
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3/29/2020 - Ingmars wrote:
Bottle nr. 03071. Yellow colour now, with legs. Floral nose, with wattle featuring, followed by kerosene. Alluring. Typical South Australian dry varietal lime-like flavours, but the palate isn't as exciting as the nose. Certainly fuller than almost 8 years ago and the spritzig has finally gone. It could be criticized for lacking the concentration of a fine wine and for the acidity which protrudes on the finish, but this is easily very good plus and now in it's mature phase. No need to hurry, though.
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1/23/2020 - chadslater Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent. Drinking well now. Golden yellow, rich on The nose with secondary petrol but great balance and acidity. Excellent with or without food and At 11.5% you can drink without feeling guilty!
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11/28/2018 - salua wrote: 91 Points
Surprisingly better than the last bottle. limey/kero nose, still has a bit of acid on the front after 15 yrs and developed fruit that follows thru to a long finish. full flavoured wine that has some potential development ahead. Will hold for several years at the least.
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8/25/2017 - chadslater Likes this wine: 91 Points
Becoming a dark yellow to look at now at 14 years. Plenty of secondary notes of kerosene in the nose. Would say it's approaching peak. Had with Thai. Good acidity though I wouldn't say it was defined by minerality. Become fuller with age.
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2/6/2017 - salua wrote: 90 Points
Well developed Riesling. Was hoping to see a bit more acid on the front. Lovely Kero nose, good fruit but not a strong lasting finish. Very nice wine, but not up to expectations. Hopefully will improve with a bit more time
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7/5/2016 - chowks wrote: 93 Points
Superb Riesling with lots of savoury character
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1/10/2016 - chadslater Likes this wine: 94 Points
First bottle of the dozen I bought a decade ago. Definite kerosene/petrol on the nose. Deeper yellow. Full and round, but still very dry, but as dry as some of the newer 2015 styles. Best with food. Would like to compare to an aged dry GG spatlesse.
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12/31/2015 - salua wrote: 91 Points
Surprisingly underdeveloped for its age. Plenty of fruit on the front and enough acidic backbone for considerable future development under screwcap. This should turn into an outstanding wine given a few more years. Hold at least 2 yrs and try again.
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2/16/2014 - Dbrane wrote: 85 Points
Yellowish. Kerosene on the nose. Quite sour on the palate. Fruits have already dissipated, leaving hints of minerality and saline. Very dry. Lacks mid-palate intensity and dissipates quite fast on the finish. After some air it became more diluted. Drink up.
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10/11/2013 - rednick@internode.on.net wrote:
Yum - Smokey, Oily, Sherbet like lime and melon - very good, acid is there but not searing - I would say no rush but drinking very well now
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3/11/2013 - Dsen wrote: 89 Points
The first time I haven't enjoyed this wine, piercing acidity and citrus but not a lot of fruit.
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6/30/2012 - Ingmars wrote:
Bottle nr. 01587. Tasted over three days. Yellowish colour, with a green tinge. On the 2nd day, the the green tinge was still visible, but the general colour had turned to a full yellow. A kerosene nose to begin. A lot more terpenes than since my previous note, yet these fade with time and almost completely disappear on the third day. Once the kerosene fades, there are floral, yellowish fruit notes which turn pungent with time, with touches of talc, vanilla, grapefruit and anise. Resembles a Rheingau, if one is to ask for a comparison. A complex nose. Despite the obvious, mature Australian cool climate riesling flavour profile, the mouth is almost ascetic. There is still a bit of spritzig here! Good purity. Lacking a bit of oomph, but the slight note of natural sweetness makes me think positively about the wine. Yet the very high lemony acid spoils the overall impression. Adds length over the three days and holds up very well, but the acid makes me restrict my rating to a very good plus (which is a notch above my previous note, due to the greater complexity showing on the nose). This should keep for another 10 years.
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6/8/2012 - Coollawyer wrote: 89 Points
Kerosene nose. Bit of honey and lemons. Citrus. Green apple.
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6/7/2012 - Paul S wrote: 89 Points
Judgment of Singapore: Part 2 - Riesling and Cabernet (Ubin Seafood, Sin Ming Indistrial Estate): I thought that this was very decent, but such was the high standard of the 6 dry Rieslings on the night that it was voted both my and the group's least favourite. The nose was quite unusual, with nutty nuances and a noticeable amount of kerosene, strong whiffs of ripe lemon, some stony mineral accents and then strange little whiff of blueberry in there somewhere. The palate was enjoyable, if not quite the most serious or complex of wines, with those strange little notes of sweet blueberries and even dark cherries at the fore chased by bright citrussy lemon and grapefruit flavours. There was some really zippy acidity running through the whole package into a ripe finish that had a little of the tropical in it, with pineapple and jackfruit nuances here and there. It was just a bit unconvincing on the back-palate I thought, with the fruit and the acidity sticking out at rather awkward angles, but overall, quite a pleasant drink nonetheless. I am not sure this will improve all that much with time though.
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2/18/2012 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
Riesling Rampage (Asquith, Australia): Light floral notes with musk, honey and chalk. Palate has some richness to it, finishing crisp and clean. In a good spot for drinking now, it isn't in danger of falling over but I think it won't improve much.
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2/12/2011 - Ingmars wrote:
Bottle nr. 01515. Closure: screwcap Region: Barossa. 12% alcohol. Consumed over two days. Green tinged yellowish colour. The nose is more kerosene than petrol, with waxy, paraffin notes coming out later. It takes some time for pungent yellow fruit to show. Out of a half-bottle on the 2nd day, the wine had shed the kerosene and waxy character to allow more of the pungency to show. Medium body. Quite round. Vanilla flavour ahead of the pungent fruit. Green acidity. Initially, the wine ends abruptly at the middle and the finish is weak. After a while it adds to its length. Yes, definite improvement on the 2nd day. Dry and made in an austere Rheingau-style. A very good wine at the end, but I did expect more. There isn’t enough nuance or concentration of flavours that would make me choose it over a Qualitatswein Trocken from a good Rheingau producer at half the price.
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11/29/2009 - IB71 wrote: 92 Points
Great lime-petrol-honey nose with a hint of (non-oaky) creaminess.
In the mouth rather lightbodied (12% alcohol) and very focused with lively, razorsharp acidity. Some citrus, peach, cream and honey flavours on the palate - but I'm guessing that this wine is at least 3-5 years from it's peak.
92++
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3/7/2009 - Alex H wrote: 82 Points
Steely focused citrus with hints of jet fuel. This is just a giant monolithic expression of lemon and yellow citrus fruits. Mineral and slatish. This is just pure essence of fresh acidity.
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2/19/2009 - Steve in St Cloud wrote: 85 Points
Light grapefruit in nose. Citrus on tongue. long, pleasant finish.
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6/1/2008 - winejnky wrote: 83 Points
Disappointing given some of the reviews. Dry and dull, lacking in fruit for my palate, and no minerality or other flavors to fill the void. Perhaps we had an off bottle, but this wine did not deliver for me.
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11/28/2007 - Twitcher35 wrote: 95 Points
An outstanding wine - now I understand the hype. Crisp, flavour, depth and intensity. Move over Grosset - you have a stablemate
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8/17/2007 - Wrighty wrote: 95 Points
A quiet Rhone night; 8/17/2007-8/18/2007 (At home with Mark and Keiko): Wow a step up from the 05 which I bought at the same time. The clarity of the wine is almost like the crystal and catches the light as well. Balance is spot on with wonderful citrus fruit; pomelo, grapefruit, lemon and limes as well as granny smith apples. Piercing long finish with a hint of chalk which isn't really to my liking - seems to produce a hollow spot but this is wonderful.
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5/19/2007 - salil wrote: 88 Points
Something of a disappointment after reading some very positive reviews of this. A bit one-dimensional with lots of lemon and grapefruit, plenty of acidity and a long finish. Not subtle, but still pretty good.
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10/1/2006 - graemeg wrote:
WineAustralia Expo 2006 (Darling Harbour): Nothing mirrors the reality of the compromises wrought by commercialism better than the history of Steingarten riesling. The driving vision is of a single stony, rocky, inhospitable Rheingau-like vineyard making great wine in the best years. Later, it expands to include the best fruits from all the Eden valley, presented in a limited release annually (a few hundred cases at worst). Now, it’s inherited the Barossa (and Jacob's Creek) tag, production has increased drastically, and it’s nothing special at all. Even into the late nineties the wines could be sensational (assuming you found one with a decent cork – no mean feat). This 03 Steingarten is a thick, heavily phenolic wine with some citrus and lime fruit hints, but lacking acidity and verging on downright unpleasant. I don’t think this is just an aging slump. Nasty wine.
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7/14/2006 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
Lime, lemon and slate. Palate has searing acidity but very good length, needs 3-4 years.
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