Readers will know that I have a strong passion for German Riesling wines .. a passion that dates back to the early 1990s. I was therefore thrilled when I had the possibility to meet one of the new and upcoming stars of Rheingau Eva Fricke in … [Read more...] about The purity of perfection – Weingut Eva Fricke
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J.J. Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese 1994 #795
The Wehlener Sonnenuhr spätlese 1994 #795 from J.J. Prum is a lovely old school spätlese. In the bouquet lovely fruit and minerality - notes of coffee, almonds and dried orchard fruits. On the palate medium sweet, fine freshness lovely balance from … [Read more...] about J.J. Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese 1994 #795
Fritz Haag, Braunberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spätlese 1990 #1491
The 1990 spätlese #1491(auction) from Fritz Haag is one the best and most impressive spätleses from this outstanding domaine. It's now entering a quite mature stage. In the bouquet mature notes - petrolium, lime, apricot, and acasia with fine … [Read more...] about Fritz Haag, Braunberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spätlese 1990 #1491
Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Spätlese 1993 #17
The 1993 Scharzhofberger Spätlese #17 from Egon Muller is approaching maturity. In the nose petrolium, dried fruits, a wonderfull minerality. The bouquet is very complex offering hints of honey, coffee and almonds, combined with citrus notes from the … [Read more...] about Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Spätlese 1993 #17
Karthäuserhof, Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Spätlese 2001
The Ruwer valley is a little overlooked, and that's quite sad, as the best producers Maximin Grünhaus and Karthäuserhof makes some very fine wines. The Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Spätlese 2001 #2702 is a very good example of the Ruwer qualities. … [Read more...] about Karthäuserhof, Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Spätlese 2001
Schloss Lieser, Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett 2010
The 2010 vintage in Mosel is quite extreme with very high acidity. The result is some unique wines especially in the sweet categories. The high acidity is however a challenge in the Kabinett and Spätlese categories. The Schloss Lieser Juffer Kabinett … [Read more...] about Schloss Lieser, Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett 2010
Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Auslese 1999 #24
The vintage 1999 was great in Saar, and the Egon Muller Auslese #24 is a beautiful expression of the vintage. Still youthful with some tropical fruit elements in the bouquet, but starting to focus and getting a slightly more developed tone. Hints of … [Read more...] about Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Auslese 1999 #24
Sips and Samples #4 – Magnum Galore
Wines are made for drinking ... not tasting ... !. While I taste a lot of wines blind, I still prefer to enjoy the wines with good friends, without to much blind tasting. The ideal scene is good food, a group of friends and plenty of wine. For … [Read more...] about Sips and Samples #4 – Magnum Galore