Von Hovel Spatlese drinking window??

Peter Creasey

Peter Creasey

Peter Creasey
Okay, thanks to Maureen, I have the Von Hövel Oberemmeler Hütte Spatlese Riesling '07.

So what are the opinions as to its advised drinking window?

Any elucidation appreciated!

. . . . . . Pete
 
It's fricking delicious now.

That being said, I'm sure it shares the relative immortality of its other well-produced Saar brothers (E. Muller, Zilliken).

I would have no problems putting it down for 10 or 20. Or right now in 10 or 20 (minutes).
 
originally posted by Salil Benegal: I don't see why you'd want to hold this in a cellar.
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Salil, We already appreciate the Prum longevity.

I'm curious what to expect from this Von Hovel.

originally posted by Morgan Harris: I would have no problems putting it down for 10 or 20.
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Morgan, That is good news...thanks!

. . . . . . Pete
 
It was best from the cellar just before bottling in Mar '08, after the January sulfur addition (to stop fermentation) had settled.

I now only buy German Rieslings in magnums for the same reason. Pain in the ass to store, though.
 
originally posted by Yixin:
It was best from the cellar just before bottling in Mar '08, after the January sulfur addition (to stop fermentation) had settled.

I now only buy German Rieslings in magnums for the same reason. Pain in the ass to store, though.
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But once they leave Germany they are shot anyway, so why the extra expense?
 
originally posted by David M. Bueker:
originally posted by Yixin:
It was best from the cellar just before bottling in Mar '08, after the January sulfur addition (to stop fermentation) had settled.

I now only buy German Rieslings in magnums for the same reason. Pain in the ass to store, though.
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But once they leave Germany they are shot anyway, so why the extra expense?
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I have my own cellar in Germany. I import the wines myself, and unstuff the container personally when it reaches Singapore.
 
originally posted by Yixin: Pain to store, though.
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Y, I know what you mean.

There are a few wines (not German) that I love but refuse to buy because the bottle shape is storage challenged...Ch de la Gardine CNdP comes to mind as an example.

. . . . . . Pete
 
originally posted by Yixin:
originally posted by David M. Bueker:
originally posted by Yixin:
It was best from the cellar just before bottling in Mar '08, after the January sulfur addition (to stop fermentation) had settled.

I now only buy German Rieslings in magnums for the same reason. Pain in the ass to store, though.
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But once they leave Germany they are shot anyway, so why the extra expense?
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I have my own cellar in Germany. I import the wines myself, and unstuff the container personally when it reaches Singapore.
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That would certainly help!
 
originally posted by MLipton:
originally posted by Morgan Harris:
Wirsching Sylvaner...
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Yeah, Bocksbeutels (or is that Bocksbeutel?) are a pain to store. Mine sit upright in the cellar.

Mark Lipton
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Those are the worst but Compte de Champagne is one of my bete noirs. Baudry Croix Boisee is pretty bad from a bottle perspective.
 
originally posted by Peter Creasey:
Von Hovel Spatlese drinking window??
Okay, thanks to Maureen, I have the Von Hövel Oberemmeler Hütte Spatlese Riesling '07.

So what are the opinions as to its advised drinking window?

Any elucidation appreciated!

. . . . . . Pete
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What's the hurry? I don't understand ascending in pradikat to drink young. Don't estate wines give that kind of off-the-rack drinking experience?
 
Do all wines have to be aged to a mythical apogee? many of them taste great young - at least that's what a bunch of Donnhoff fans tell me.
 
originally posted by David M. Bueker:
Do all wines have to be aged to a mythical apogee? many of them taste great young - at least that's what a bunch of Donnhoff fans tell me.
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I don't know, David. How about you come over to my place and we'll discuss it over some '74 B&G Beaujolais Nouveau?

Mark Lipton
 
With German riesling as with so many other areas I subscribe to the old adage "drink them young or drink them old but don't drink them in between".

Of course like all generalizations it doesn't apply to all wines.
 
originally posted by Jay Miller: With German riesling as with so many other areas I subscribe to the old adage "drink them young or drink them old but don't drink them in between".
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Jay, Care to offer up some idea what the "in between" time frame might often be?

. . . . . . Pete
 
Pete, try a damn bottle and see what you think! I trust you bought several - ascertain what you like re: bottle age.

But generally I agree with Jay - other than when I disagree.
 
Maureen, Good advice!

In all of these discussions there have been strong assertions made which have been interesting. I have been curious to learn if the parameters associated with the assertions can be quantified. Apparently they are too variable both as to different wines as well as to different people's tastes. (As one would expect!)

Interesting discussions, though!

. . . . . . . Pete
 
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