2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Sptlese
On day one this is fine and respectable but nothing exciting. Sweet honey in the middle that may be tilting a touch heavy and dull but is saved by the mineral focus around the outside. On day two it is fresher and friskier so I like it better but I wonder if it is really worth aging. Especially since it is under screwcap. But if you like this fresh apple honey style, I suppose it is fun to drink now.
2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Sptlese
Again, sweet honey balanced by fresh minerals. But, in comparison to the Sonnenuhr this is finer with more sparkling electricity. With air the tingling lime cut and all other sorts of fun crunch come out to play and make this a more complex package that is more to my liking than the Sonnenuhr. I am very happy to drink this and there is no questioning the quality. But if Im being strict, it doesnt make me want to rush out and buy more. Of course it all depends how you make your judgments. Stylistic preferences and all.
2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Sptlese *
This starts off shallower, softer, and clumsier than the Schmitt, but thats really just a function of being poured next to the Schmitt because it is pretty darn fresh and fun on its own. With air it gets firmer and gains some of the salty poise that sucks me in, although right now the Schmitt seems to sing a more complete and impressive song. Would be interesting to follow the development of these wines over time.
2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Sptlese Schmitt
Im sensing a theme here with the honey apple sweetness and salty mineral freshness. In comparison to the Sptlese * this has more richness, more focus, and more poise to balance the succulent round drops of sweet fruit. Very nice and probably worth following but Im not as bullish as some other posters because the mineral brown apple business is just not my favorite style. Luckily, there is more than enough great German riesling for everyone!!
On day one this is fine and respectable but nothing exciting. Sweet honey in the middle that may be tilting a touch heavy and dull but is saved by the mineral focus around the outside. On day two it is fresher and friskier so I like it better but I wonder if it is really worth aging. Especially since it is under screwcap. But if you like this fresh apple honey style, I suppose it is fun to drink now.
2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Sptlese
Again, sweet honey balanced by fresh minerals. But, in comparison to the Sonnenuhr this is finer with more sparkling electricity. With air the tingling lime cut and all other sorts of fun crunch come out to play and make this a more complex package that is more to my liking than the Sonnenuhr. I am very happy to drink this and there is no questioning the quality. But if Im being strict, it doesnt make me want to rush out and buy more. Of course it all depends how you make your judgments. Stylistic preferences and all.
2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Sptlese *
This starts off shallower, softer, and clumsier than the Schmitt, but thats really just a function of being poured next to the Schmitt because it is pretty darn fresh and fun on its own. With air it gets firmer and gains some of the salty poise that sucks me in, although right now the Schmitt seems to sing a more complete and impressive song. Would be interesting to follow the development of these wines over time.
2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Sptlese Schmitt
Im sensing a theme here with the honey apple sweetness and salty mineral freshness. In comparison to the Sptlese * this has more richness, more focus, and more poise to balance the succulent round drops of sweet fruit. Very nice and probably worth following but Im not as bullish as some other posters because the mineral brown apple business is just not my favorite style. Luckily, there is more than enough great German riesling for everyone!!