Agree with the other reviews - simple and straightforward Spatlese. Sweetness and acidity, but nothing else. Served its purpose paired with spicy Indian food.
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This is the bottling purchased from the "secret" saar source... and what a fantastic value at $14. Not sure if it is the vintage or the fact it is from the Saar (or both) but the acidity is just beautiful on this wine and perfectly balances what little perceptible sweetness there is.... not up to the same standard of some of the phenomenal Selbach-Oster QdP bottlings but sometimes you just want a bottle of riesling for a hot summer day. At the price, buy it if you can find it.
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Very sweet, but with a great streak of acidity that cuts right through. Pineapple and other tropical fruit. A little simple, but also quite tasty. Great price at under $20.
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Basic Reisling. A bit sweeter on both the attack and finish with no real mineral or slate in the finish. I bought this on a strong recommendation at McCarthur. While not bad, why would I buy this instead of a Dr. Loosen Dr. L at a lower price point. Dr. L is much more to my liking as its a bit drier, particularly on the finish and has some mineral and an effervescent effect on the palate. This wine is better with food while Dr. L is good with or without food.
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This Spätlese is a pear/apple flavored expression of Riesling. Nose is weak, probably because I had to serve it too cold. Paired it with spicy Thai, very nice. Really didn't get any bubbles, so no joy there. Some honey and pear expression. An off-dry wine with some minerality, OK balance, but overall a very basic offering.
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5/19/2012 - Senor_Underhill wrote: 84 Points
Agree with the other reviews - simple and straightforward Spatlese. Sweetness and acidity, but nothing else. Served its purpose paired with spicy Indian food.
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7/6/2010 - Chris Newport wrote:
This is the bottling purchased from the "secret" saar source... and what a fantastic value at $14. Not sure if it is the vintage or the fact it is from the Saar (or both) but the acidity is just beautiful on this wine and perfectly balances what little perceptible sweetness there is.... not up to the same standard of some of the phenomenal Selbach-Oster QdP bottlings but sometimes you just want a bottle of riesling for a hot summer day. At the price, buy it if you can find it.
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3/27/2010 - hutch Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very sweet, but with a great streak of acidity that cuts right through. Pineapple and other tropical fruit. A little simple, but also quite tasty. Great price at under $20.
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3/21/2010 - quatrevingts wrote: 83 Points
Rather straightforward.
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3/2/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 86 Points
Floral, honey and apricots on the nose. Taste sweet with honey and floral dominating. Medium finish. Nothing to write home about.
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2/17/2010 - CkenS wrote: 82 Points
Basic Reisling. A bit sweeter on both the attack and finish with no real mineral or slate in the finish. I bought this on a strong recommendation at McCarthur. While not bad, why would I buy this instead of a Dr. Loosen Dr. L at a lower price point. Dr. L is much more to my liking as its a bit drier, particularly on the finish and has some mineral and an effervescent effect on the palate. This wine is better with food while Dr. L is good with or without food.
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1/19/2010 - hutch wrote: 88 Points
Skurnik/Theise Spring Tasting (City Winry): Pretty. Very clean. Off dry. Lower acididty, but quite enjoyable. 87-89
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12/10/2009 - winetennis wrote: 88 Points
This Spätlese is a pear/apple flavored expression of Riesling. Nose is weak, probably because I had to serve it too cold. Paired it with spicy Thai, very nice. Really didn't get any bubbles, so no joy there. Some honey and pear expression. An off-dry wine with some minerality, OK balance, but overall a very basic offering.
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