2002 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 91.4 points

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  1/26/2021 - Kenny_G Likes this wine: 92 Points

  An almost unbelievable 19 old wine long stored in my cellar, where the top 5 inches had leaked out of the bottle, the opened wine had no cork, and the top foil was the only sealer. The color was a translucent reddish brown, which usually means the wine is irretrievably spoiled by oxidation. Nonetheless, the nose had a clear smell of apple cider, lemon, lime, and pear. In the mouth, the acidity was bright, vivid, and cleansing. The swallow added a honey sweetness that nicely balanced the acidity. Overall, an amazingly enjoyable auslese that kept fine in the refrigerator for days resealed with a cork from another bottle of wine.

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  9/28/2018 - jayw Likes this wine:

  Not much happening on the nose, but tastes delicious. Perfect balance with a burst of flavor up front and a long and satisfying finish. In a good place right now. The sweetness has resolved and this wine would go well with a variety of foods or by itself. Should easily last another ten years.

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  3/21/2015 - Lombardi wrote: 92 Points

  This wine is drinking very well. Incredible balance. Amazing structure and fruit content. Surprisingly long and complex finish.

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  12/23/2013 - subir wrote: 95 Points

  Bright straw color, clear nose of green apples, honey, kaffir lime and wildflowers. Medium body with a hint of viscosity. Absolutely stunning balance of sweetness and acidity, exactly what you want from an Auslese. Not sure where else this wine can go, it was remarkable tonight.

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  9/14/2013 - Canuckgiver wrote: 90 Points

  Drinking wonderfully right now, perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, fruit and petrol.

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