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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 25 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Rieslingfan on 8/8/2023: The beauty of 2001 includes an incredibly high degree of consistency. I had a bottle in March, and this one is just as profound. The intensity is the same. The fruit and honey are in perfect balance. It’s about as good as mature German Riesling Spätlese can be. Magic in a bottle yet again. (588 views) | | | Tasted by Rieslingfan on 3/25/2023: Yeah, that’s a 2001. It has all the intensity, all the vibrance, the mid-palate density, and then this expanding, mushroom cloud finish that hangs in the air for longer than is logically possible. The best wines of the vintage were that way when they were released, and most are still that way, just with added complexity, and a patina of honey. On this bottle, the color is still light gold. The expected fruit is still all there - peach, apple and lemon. The minerality and acidity grip through the mid-palate, leaving a tingle long after each sip. This is a bottle ordered during the direct import period in June 2002, and carefully cellared since that time. It’s magic in a glass - 2001 magic. There has not been a better vintage since then. (594 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 5/19/2022 & rated 93 points: #22-02, 8.5% abv. Quite a bit of bitter minerality on the nose here, and in fact the minerality overall on this wine is really, really intense, to the extent that you almost get a bit of chewiness. The fruit is somewhat drying and there's a slightly hint of smoke. Maybe a little more advanced than I would expect for a 2001, but this is nonetheless drinking fantastically. (1280 views) | | | Tasted by kevin h on 4/11/2020 & rated 91 points: Still quite young. Yellow colour, minerally lemon nose. Lost some sweetness and showing a touch of acidity but good level of richness in a very fruit forward wine. (881 views) | | | Tasted by kevin h on 7/13/2018 & rated 91 points: As before. (1214 views) | | | Tasted by kevin h on 5/21/2018 & rated 91 points: Classic Spatlese in every way. Very nice citrus and apple. Not complex but ready to drink. (1131 views) | | | Tasted by kevin h on 8/23/2016 & rated 92 points: Beautifylly resolved. Saline, mineral, rounded fruit, lots of lemon and lemon oil. excellent. (1972 views) | | | Tasted by kevin h on 2/14/2015 & rated 91 points: First from a case bought recently. Approaching maturity with cool lemon scents and flavours. Good acidity, apple fresh flavours and lost some of its initial sweetness. Good, restrained Riesling. (2715 views) | | | Tasted by btock on 12/23/2013 & rated 92 points: Acquired I believe at the first tasting event I ever attended with Terry Theise (just good luck to get introduced to his portfolio with the '01 vintage!). Purchased on release was a pleasure to open with a couple other rielsing lovers. This was resolved and golden. Definitely out of the baby phase and getting the secondary goodies. Deep hue, golden apple aroma, sparkling sheen to the wine. Acidity is there but the fruit was leading the charge this showing. Almost an apple pie note, with some baker's yeast/crust giving complexity. Very light on the palate, not cloying. I think this wine will go deep/dark from here so if you like that let 'er ride, if not drink now. (2906 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 5/28/2012 & rated 92 points: Fantastic Riesling that's absolutely ideal on a hot, humid summer day. Fresh citrus, nectarine and apple fruit tinged with slate and the start of developing creaminess. It's still very youthful, but so fun to drink now with just moderate sweetness balanced by bright acidity, a sense of incredible purity and freshness to the flavours and a sheer drinkability that makes it disappear quickly. My last bottle, but no complaints about drinking it this young as I would not want to miss what it has to show right now. (3501 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 3/24/2012 flawed bottle: Another victim of a bad cork. (3527 views) | | | Tasted by MicklethePickle on 1/8/2011 & rated 94 points: 2001 Selbach-Oster Riesling Spatlese Zeltinger Sonnenuhr
At home with Hiroko. Good viscosity. Golden yellow. Has that haunting petroleum-like perfume all great Spatlese wines develop with time in bottle. Lovely palate-coating fruit lasts and lasts with pure, powerful yet gentle fruit. Lengthy finish. 5-14-17-8: 94/100 (2055 views) | | | Tasted by pbaek on 1/7/2011: A perfect balance between sweetnees, minerals and acidity. Absolutely lovely passion fruit, small sweet berries and citrus/lime. Just a whiff of petrol. So refreshing, so light-weight and yet so powerful in its expression. With Susanne's baked salmon and wild rice the first night. As an aperitif the second. Many years of joy left here. (2368 views) | | | Tasted by jwolf99 on 3/6/2009 & rated 92 points: still a bit closed down; pear, pineapple, apple and melon; slight, odd menthol note; long finish; had with tuna steaks (2441 views) | | | Tasted by Chateaunewf on 3/1/2008 & rated 92 points: Somewhat of an inbetween stage for this wine. Not quite grapey anymore but just beginning to gain complexity. This may be about as dumb as this wine ever gets. The 2001s have always been great. Not quite the deliniation that I crave at this point , however, and comes across as a little bit simple and sweet. I would expext this to gain complexity and meld together again with time. Still a nice drink though. (2718 views) | | | Tasted by Chateaunewf on 6/17/2007 & rated 94 points: Just starting to gain some color with tinges of gold. A beautiful nose of fruit salad. Still a bit grapey but this as some pineapple and cantalope too. This has come out of its hibernation if it every was asleep. This still retains some baby fat. Just the beginning of mature petrol notes. This is exquisitely balanced with many years ahead of it. Irresistable now. Excellent weight and mouth feel with complex flavors. Perfectly perportioned spatlese with enough acidity to maintain a long sumptuous finish. German spatlese doesn't get much better. Should be fascinating to follow its aging progress. Excellent! (2914 views) | | | Tasted by Blair Curtis on 6/14/2004 & rated 94 points: Wow was this ever firing! The star white at a dinner party. Paired to perfection with duck and ginger wonton soup and red Thai curry risotto. Gorgeous ripe stonefruit, nice sweetness, sparkling acidity. I'm surprised and happy this hasn't closed down. (3744 views) | | | Tasted by MicklethePickle on 11/21/2003 & rated 90 points: 2001 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spatlese
11/21/03 at home on Friday night. So clean and bright it nearly squeaks. Nose smells like fresh flowers. Lovely on the palate, delicate and pretty, but with plenty of flavor. Utterly dances across the palate. Fine long finish. Impressive. And absolutely delicious. 5-11-16-8-90/100. Hiroko says 90. (787 views) | | | Tasted by MicklethePickle on 9/1/2003 & rated 90 points: 2001 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spatlese
9/1/03 at home. Very bright. Luscious wine. Just the right combination of sweetness and acidity. 5-11-16-8: 90/100 (788 views) | | | Tasted by jwolf99 on 4/20/2003: lime, peach, melon, slate; mineral finish; very clear; vibrant acidity (2123 views) | | | Tasted by JP on 12/31/2002 & rated 91 points: Light gold in color with some viscosity. The nose is a fruit basket of ultraripe fruit. Peaches melons red delicious apples mineral and hints of honey. Rich and syrupy shows masses up fruit with a lovely slightly efervescent finish of more fuit and some honey. Has a decent amount of acidity bringing all of that wonderful sweetness into balance. Will experiment with one of these to age. Absolutely delicious!! (4096 views) |
| By David Schildknecht
Vinous, November/December 2002, IWC Issue #105
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#2014 Vintage Notes:
2014 Vintage Report by Terry Theise
2014 Vintage Report by Wine Spectator
"My gut still tells me the Saar (and to some extent) the Ruwer are better overall in 2014 than the more storied areas of the Mosel proper, but those that spent the requisite time living in their middle-Mosel vineyards made some of the most electric and "feathery" Riesling in a long time (maybe the finest in 20 years - yes, it's true!)" - Jon Rimmerman (Of course only a very short historical memory would call the Saar and Ruwer less 'storied' than the middle Mosel - jht)Mosel Saar RuwerStarting in 2007 the German wine authorities have changed labeling laws to rename all of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wines to just "Mosel." This puts this and other database driven sites in a difficult spot, as millions of old wine label reflect the former labeling. As described here, CellarTracker has elected to remain with the old labeling for a number of years to avoid confusion. At some point we will switch over to just "Mosel" but not for a few years at least.
Mosel WeinKulturland (Moselwein e.V.)
Detailed geographical information at weinlagen.info
#2018 Vintage Notes:
"Acid levels are relatively low throughout Riesling-growing Europe (acidification will once again be permitted in Germany – no surprise, as that’s been the case in eight of the last 10 vintages); but because malic acid was baked off or degraded by relentlessly balmy weather means, what acid remains is overwhelmingly of the efficacious tartaric sort. Extract levels are low, as one would anticipate from a growing season during which relatively little moisture was coursing through the vine’s roots and shoots. [...] Everyone is astonished how there could have been so much juice despite the drought." - David Schildknecht
"2018 is a homogenous vintage with a very high general level, below which it seldom falls [...] It leads with blossom. It is perhaps 80% delicious and 20% fascinating." - Terry Theise
#2017 Vintage Notes:
"not so friendly towards light wines" - Milkmansteve
#2016 Vintage Notes: "Overall, 2016 is a charmer of a vintage with much immediate ripe and fruity appeal, not unlike 2011 (in fresher) or 2007 (in lighter). However, 2016 is far from being homogeneous, in fact it is composed of a mosaic of vintages, a result of the freakish growing conditions. Hidden inside the vintage, there are true gems with the balance of 1997, one of the best vintages ever, 2002 or even 2008. The bulk of the harvest was brought in with refreshingly moderate sugar levels. Overall, the Saar and Ruwer produced slightly fresher wines than the Middle Mosel but there are great differences between Estates. The good harvest conditions allowed for some Auslese, little BA and even TBA wines, but some remarkably pure and fruity Eiswein.
In general, 2016 offers the opportunity to acquire Riesling with great immediate ripe appeal: The vintage is a true charmer. At the top, 2016 is one of the most exciting and elegantly balanced vintage since the 1990s and well-worth stocking up for cellaring! In particular, we urge our readers to literally plunge onto the finest Kabinett and Spätlese: These are some of the most exciting and classic we have ever tasted. 2016 looks also set to become a major vintage for dry Riesling, provided the aromatics are not overripe. Lovers of dessert wines will find much to love in 2016 as the Auslese are pure and the Eiswein are gorgeously fruity. They should however also keep an eye open for the remaining stunning noble-sweet wines from 2015 which are still available here and there." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 36, July 2017
#2014 Vintage Notes:
"The heterogeneity of the 2014 vintage carries over onto the aging process. The top wines start to close down, as one would expect from these wines which are a remake of those from the 1990s. The wines affected by gin, saffron and mushroom flavors are still comparatively open and offer a not unattractive Scheurebe styled fruit opulence. We would opt to drink up these lesser wines except for the odd bottle and bury the little treasures of the vintage deep into the cellar." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 30, March 2016
#2013 Vintage Notes:
"The fruity-styled 2013 wines have firmed up significantly since last year and start to show signs of closing down, making the underlying acidity seemingly sharp and out of balance. The better dry wines have come out of their early armor of smoke and tannin but the acidity may prove quite challenging. Quite frankly, except for some smaller bottlings, this is a vintage to lay down and wait." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2012 Vintage Notes:
"The 2012 wines have put on some flesh and go through a 'fattier' phase which is not unlike what the 2007 went through at the same period. However, the zestier acidity cuts through this 'weight' and makes the wines thoroughly enjoyable at this early stage. In particular the fruity Kabinett and Spatlese as well as the off-dry and dry wines offer much pleasure. We expect these wines to close down over the coming year or two. Enjoy while it lasts!" - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2011 Vintage Notes:
"A bit to our surprise, the 2011 wines have shut down and go through a quite difficult and muted phase now. Their low acidity combined with their maturity makes them feel rich, opulent and often bulky, and thus not really enjoyable. We expect that these will need at least a decade to integrate their sweetness and gain in harmony. The only exception is the dry wines, whose low acidity makes for great food companionship." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2010 Vintage Notes:
"After a mellower period in 2012, many 2010 wines have firmed up and developed a stronger smoky side. However, most continue to shine through their fruit opulence, structure and deliciously zesty but ripe acidity. This suits in particular the off-dry bottlings, which have more charm than the legally dry wines. Will these wines close down? Actually, the softening acidity makes us wonder now but it also provides further evidence that these wines will turn out harmonious after all." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2009 Vintage Notes:
"Most 2009 wines have closed down, which accentuates their round and soft side forward. Many can still be quite enjoyable but the times of primary fruit with its attractive aromatic expression and a generous acidic kick are now over. Except for the dry wines, we would definitely recommend keeping your hands off any bottle in your cellar and possibly buying more wines from this vintage on the market as these are true gems in the making." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015 |
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