2009 Selbach-Oster Pinot Blanc Trocken

Mosel Fine Wines

• By Jean Fisch and David Rayer
  Oct 2010, Issue No 13, (See more on Mosel Fine Wines...)

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Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  7/26/2010, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (SELBACH-OSTER Pinot Blanc) 2009 Germany Dear Friends, Ok, this one is a giddy, laugh-out loud example that reached heights never before witnessed by Johannes and his family (I'm referring to numerous generations of the Selbach family). 2009 may be a legend in the making with Riesling but it may have been usurped by another varietal... Pinot Blanc. Yes, Pinot Blanc. Known for their vast array of 1st-tier Riesling, Selbach-Oster also produces a world-class Pinot Blanc that is typically held for the German and European market. We’ve offered it in the past but in 2009 there was no decision to make – the wine made the decision for me. No fuder numbers, pradikat levels or other – this is Pinot Blanc in the hands of a white wine master and the young material was noted from the get-go to be of a superlative nature. Coddled on the vine into September, Selbach-Oster decided to bottle this wine as an “estate” wine instead of a simple JH Selbach or other – a telling decision as the family only bottles their very best lots as “Selbach-Oster” (a label typically reserved for Riesling). In 2009, the more well known grape of the Mosel can take a step aside as a new kid on the block is about to yodel from the mountaintops like a Ricola commercial stuck on infinite loop... Vinified dry with a nervous tension one would normally associate with Riesling, this wine has loads of personality and electricity pent up in its citrus and mineral slathered soul. Long on the palate, absurdly long for Pinot Blanc, the pure flavors of grape must and nearly solid extractive stay in the mouth for well over a minute. Despite a quasi-unctuous texture, the most alluring facet of the wine’s personality is an uncanny freshness and defining sense of acidity that remains - a hallmark of the best 2009 wines in Germany (and all over Europe for that matter – when 2009 gets it right, all of the elements are elevated and all are in harmony). If you like to discover the unknown, the unusual or the multidimensional regardless of fashion or other, this is a gem you will not see everyday and it’s priced to enjoy several times per week (with or without your entourage - you may choose to keep this stash for yourself – it’s not selfish, just prudent). A steal of a deal. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for rarity and high quality that speaks proudly of its heritage and fastidious upbringing. This parcel is directly from the winery cellar with perfect provenance: 2009 Selbach-Oster “Pinot Blanc” (bottled for the German market) - (compare at $15-20 in Europe) ONE SHIPMENT ONLY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED up to 24/person until we run out To order: niki@garagistewine.com This parcel is set to depart the cave – it will arrive in the late summer (please check OARS for local pick up in September). It will ship during the Fall shipping season. Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Germ4100 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.