2012 Selbach-Oster Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese

Community Tasting Notes (12) Avg Score: 92.4 points

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  7/14/2021 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Prior bottle was 10 months ago and this wine remains in a very good spot. Nose shows peach, apple, tart orange and minerals with pineapple becoming more and more prominent as it warms. Medium bodied with white peach and white apple upfront and pineapple, yellow peach and mango through the middle. Underlying both is what is still very good acidity, but not quite as vibrant as previously. Nevertheless, the contrasts between the two sets of fruit notes, bridged by the acidity is still the highpoint for this wine. Backside shows tart citrus notes (orange, lemon and lime) along with mineral notes through the finish. Drinking well now with many years ahead of it.

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  1/19/2021 - Pinot_Geek Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Golden orange nectar of ripe tangerines with a light touch of honeyed sweetness. Fantastic to the bottom of the bottle.

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  9/17/2020 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Prior bottle was 13 months ago and this wine continues to show quite well. Nose is very similar to prior bottle with peach, apple, tart orange and mineral notes with some pineapple starting to creep in. Medium bodied with the same combination of white peach and apple upfront along with very good acidity, lending tartness and that enjoyable "crunchiness" to the white orchard notes. Seemed a bit more accessible than previously, but continued to reveal additional nuances the longer it was open. Mid-body continues to be dominated by the contrast between the white peach and apple and the richer notes of golden peach and pineapple. Tart orange, lemon, tart lime and acidity mark the backside through the finish. The interplay between the various fruit notes, the tart qualities and acidity made for an interesting and pleasurable bottle. Should continue to develop along these lines and I'll probably open my last bottle in Summer 2021.

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  4/9/2020 - jwolf99 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Initial whiff of petrol and slate from the glass was reminiscent of a very young Spatlese. Granted this one is probably nearing adolescence. Lots of peach, apricot and stone aromas and flavors. A good acidic core as well to balance a wine that sits on sweeter end of the spat spectrum. Nice long finish with notes of lemon drops and pineapple.

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  8/12/2019 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Prior bottle was just over 10 months ago and my notes remain quite consistent. Peach, apple, tart orange and mineral notes on the nose. Medium bodied and showed its best after about an hour open. Closed initially, it really began to shine and show complexity with the additional time. White peach and crunchy apple upfront with very good acidity. More depth through the middle with golden peach, white apple/pear and background tropical notes. This increased depth worked quite well with the tart orange, lemon and other citrus notes, acidity and mineral qualities on the backside. The acidity is still quite vibrant and while not electric, it provides excellent structure and contrast. This wine should continue to develop slowly with a peak of complexity and integration still to come. Next bottle for me will be Summer 2020.

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