(SPATLESE Selbach-Oster Wehl-Sonn) 2007 German Dear Friends, This was just confirmed and it's been one of the most difficult 2007's for me to obtain. I think the wonder of the vintage at the Kabinett and Spatlese level has been documented ad nauseum already so I will spare you a repeat. German Riesling continues to provide the finest price/value relationship among the top age-worthy wines of the world but prices are creeping up and the Euro has really hit the US perception that German wine represents value - it still can. That being said, most of this bottling is reserved for the European market and very little makes its way to retail. Without even describing the wine, it is a testament to why Johannes has gained the respect he has. It is taut and pure with a fantastic reflection of site place that should age for years. Johannes considers this one of his 3-4 flagship bottlings and one that defines the vintage and the Selbach-Oster style. It compares favorably to the best wines above Wehlen but the price is among the lowest in the Mosel. You can check prices for JJ Prum's 2007 Wehlener-Sonnenuhr Spatlese (at $40-50) to get an idea of how good of a deal this is. I tucked away an entire case for myself. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for rarity, terrific value and brilliant, confident sense of itself. ONE SHIPMENT ONLY of the this wine directly from he source with perfect provenance: 2007 Selbach-Oster Wehlener-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese EXTREMELY LIMITED Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Germ9330
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By John Gilman
(Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese- Weingut Selbach-Oster) Login and sign up and see review text.Mar/Apr 2011, Issue #32, The 2010 German Vintage: High Sugars, Higher Acidity and the Lowest Yields in Recent Memory