Archive: Germany: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
C. von Schubert 2003 Riesling Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg ($28). Outstanding for its complexity and length, offering floral-scented peach and pear flavors, with excellent mineral character and mouthwatering acidity. Ready to drink now and over the next 10+ years. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
Dr. Loosen
2004 Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler Lay ($24). Complex layers of lush white peach, honeysuckle and grated nutmeg stay focused and clean on the long, pretty finish. Ready to drink now and over the next four or five years. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
2003 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr ($40). Lush caramel and wildflower honey notes lace ripe peach and citrus fruit. Finishes long with a hint of warm spice. Ready to drink now and over the next 10+ years. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
2003 Riesling QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer ($10). Offers racy apple and peach flavors on a creamy frame. Finishes with light mineral and herbal notes. Easy to enjoy! Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 10/04)
Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
2004 Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler Badstube ($21). This is the workhorse wine from Dr. Pauly, with the “house style” juicy apple and white peach flavors accented with pretty mineral notes on the lithe finish. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (Weekend Wine 10/05)
2003 Riesling Spätlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler Badstube ($26). Deftly balanced, with ripe apricot and peach flavors dancing against clove and exotic spices and fresh, citrusy acidity. Mineral notes emerge on the finish. Ready to drink now and over the next 10+ years. (Weekend Wine 10/05)
2004 Riesling Spätlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr ($28). Noticeably sweeter than the Bernkasteler Badstube Spatlese, but with mouthwatering acidity and racy mineral notes that keep everything in balance. Sweet peach, apricot and wildflower honey note are lush and finish long. Ready to drink now and over the next 12+ years. (Weekend Wine 10/05)
2004 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler Badstube ($30). Appealing spicy/honey note supports voluptuous peach and apple pie flavors, with a burst of fresh acidity that balances the long finish. Ready to drink now and over the next 10+ years. (Weekend Wine 10/05)
2003 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg ($48). Rich and ripe, with sweet, concentrated apricot flavors laced with toffee and toasty vanilla notes that linger on the generous finish. Quite ripe, but still pretty and balanced. Ready to drink now and over the next 15+ years. (Weekend Wine 10/05)
Johann Haart 2002 Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Piesporter Goldtropfchen ($18). Delicious! With racy citrus and juicy peach fruit taking center stage, along with flint and herbal accents. Ready to drink now and over the next four years. (Robyn’s Picks, 04/04)
Milz-Laurentiushof 1998 Riesling Eiswein Gold Cap Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Trittenheimer Apotheke ($72). This is a clean, velvet-gloved punch of an Eiswein. Wonderful acidity, just a touch of grass, and waves of sweet peach and pineapple (maybe even a touch of kiwi?) combine to lovely results. Very nice lingering finish, too! Drink now and for the next five years. (Wine Tasting Party, 06/00)
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
2003 Riesling QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer ($13). Simple but easy to like, with juicy citrus and stone fruit flavors, picking up a hint of mineral on the moderate finish. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
1989 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Scharzhofberger ($150, 375 ml). Rich dried apricot and peach fruit is laced with caramel and orange zest and honey flavors. Still shows a dash of racy acidity on the sweet, syrupy finish. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
S.A. Prum
2008 Riesling Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Essence ($13). Flinty aromas and flavors that linger through to the finish and accent pretty tangerine and apricot flavors, with a long, complex, racy finish. Should age nicely, even at this price point. Ready to drink now and over the next four or five years. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-08-01)
2004 Riesling QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Essence ($10). Juicy, mouthwatering peach flavors and aromas are laced with touches of cream and mineral – all lingering on an appealing finish. A great value from this famed German producer. Ready to drink now. (Robyn’s Picks 06/06)
2003 Riesling Qualitätswein Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler Lay Vat 15 ($38). Complex aromas include roses, orange zest and a touch of resin, with ripe peach and apricot flavors layered with honey and mineral. Folds into an elegant, dry finish. Ready to drink now and over the next five or six years. (Robyn’s Picks 06/06)
2003 Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Blue Slate ($16). Dry, mineral, tart character on finish reigns in ripe, lush tangerine, peach and apricot fruit. Really good with Indian curry. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. (Weekend Wine 05/05)
2003 Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Graacher Himmelreich ($26). A great example of an off-dry Riesling with loads of bright acidity and fruity freshness to keep things balanced. Honeysuckle, apricot, nectarine, juicy citrus — all here in marvelous proportion. Lush, focused finish. Ready to drink now and over the next ten years. (Weekend Wine 05/05)
2000 Riesling Beerenauslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr Fass 5 ($155, 375 ml). Deeply aromatic and voluptuous, with honeyed apricot, wildflowers and candied citrus. Racy acidity keeps things focused and mouthwatering through the complex finish. Ready to drink now and over the next four or five years. (Robyn’s Picks 06/06)
1998 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr ($35). Wonderful flavors of dried apricot, fresh peach, tangerine, and honey combine with a bit of earthiness to make a very enjoyable Auslese. A big, velvety finish makes each sip better than the one before. Excellent now, and should cellar nicely for five to ten years. (Wine Tasting Party, 06/00)
1998 Riesling Spätlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr ($22). Wow, this is a knockout wine. It is an elegant balance of sweet pineapple, tangy citrus, and mineral. It’s powerful flavor is matched only by the lingering, on-and-on finish. Excellent now and should age nicely for at least four or five years. (Wine Tasting Party, 06/00)
Schloss Lieser 2000 Riesling QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer ($15). Fresh and juicy, with crisp apple and aromatic honeysuckle notes. Finishes with a mineral accent. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
Schloss Saarstein 2003 Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner ($20). Absolutely loved this wine! With its crisp apple flavors mingling with juicy citrus and stone fruit. A hint of richness adds complexity to the otherwise crisp, dry finish. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
Selbach-Oster 2002 Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer ($20). Sleek nectarine, orange blossom, and spice, with generous dry mineral accents that linger on the finish. Ready to drink now. (Robyn’s Picks, 04/04)
Von Schleinitz
2003 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Koberner Weisenberg ($29). Rich and fleshy, with guava and apricot flavors on a creamy custard frame. Lovely finish lingers with bright acidity. Ready to drink now and over the next seven or eight years. (World Wide Wine 10/05)
2002 Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Koberner Weisenberg ($17). Just a mouthwatering wine, with delicious honeyed apricot, lime zest and orange blossom flavors mingling on a racy frame. Focused finish lingers delightfully. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (World Wide Wine 10/05)