It's been great to watch the revival of the Rheingau, as Robert Weil, then Johannes Leitz and then the Spreitzer brothers (among others) breathed life into what had become a nearly dead region as the "great estates" fell into mediocrity. This bottle was another reminder of the ascendency of the Spreitzers. Lush but statuesque, the wine showed all the Rheingau power that would fit in a bottle, managing its sweetness with fine acidity, a firm palate presence and great depth of flavor. It had a commanding presence, more handsome than pretty, and provoked contemplation. I tried to just sip on it as I was preparing dinner, and it would not have it. I had to pay attention. Great wine does that. It asks us to pay attention. It questions our commitment, and only gives up its secrets if we are willing to pay the proper respect.
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The nose was rich and floral with notes of ripe apple, minerals and floral undergrowth. On the palate, I found zesty acidity with notes of ripe tropical fruit and minerals in a very balanced and alluring expression. It finished long with saturating tropical fruits offset by zesty citrus tones.
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Spreitzer quick impressions: Reserved nose. Round, ripe orchard and stone fruit. Lemon/lime tartness. Great balance ("sweet acid"). Very good, and my favorite of the 2015 Spreitzer lineup. Will buy.
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7/9/2019 - JJKinch wrote: 92 Points
Peach, mango, tropical fruit, slight citrus, nice balanced sugar, floral, good, bright acidity. Nice lingering finish. Really enjoyable.
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1/30/2017 - Rieslingfan wrote:
It's been great to watch the revival of the Rheingau, as Robert Weil, then Johannes Leitz and then the Spreitzer brothers (among others) breathed life into what had become a nearly dead region as the "great estates" fell into mediocrity. This bottle was another reminder of the ascendency of the Spreitzers. Lush but statuesque, the wine showed all the Rheingau power that would fit in a bottle, managing its sweetness with fine acidity, a firm palate presence and great depth of flavor. It had a commanding presence, more handsome than pretty, and provoked contemplation. I tried to just sip on it as I was preparing dinner, and it would not have it. I had to pay attention. Great wine does that. It asks us to pay attention. It questions our commitment, and only gives up its secrets if we are willing to pay the proper respect.
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6/24/2016 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 94 Points
The nose was rich and floral with notes of ripe apple, minerals and floral undergrowth. On the palate, I found zesty acidity with notes of ripe tropical fruit and minerals in a very balanced and alluring expression. It finished long with saturating tropical fruits offset by zesty citrus tones.
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6/21/2016 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
Spreitzer quick impressions: Reserved nose. Round, ripe orchard and stone fruit. Lemon/lime tartness. Great balance ("sweet acid"). Very good, and my favorite of the 2015 Spreitzer lineup. Will buy.
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