Gerd Anselmann
Spätlese Pfalz Riesling
Pfalz, Germany
Riesling, either you love or hate it. The wine is typically high acid and sweet - but notable in that it's highly expressive of the "terroir" it's grown in. Cooler climates impart apple and tree fruit flavors while warmer climates produce more citrus notes. German Rieslings are typically sweeter, on average, and have a great capacity for aging, due in part to the acidity and chemical makeup of the wine compounds. Low alcohol sweeter Rieslings, (like this one at 9.5%), pair well with spicy or richer foods. This one is young and could stand a year or two in the bottle. ~$17 | #riesling #pfalz #totalwine
On the eyes: Deep bright yellow, clear, light stain, light tears. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Green apple, honeysuckle, meyer lemon zest, hint of vanilla, and paraffin.
On the mouth: Med+ acid, med tannin, low alcohol, a lot of residual sugars gives the wine a pleasant sweetness and med+ body. Stewed brown sugared apples, honey, vanilla, and white flowers. Crisp light finish. Drink it cold!
Riesling, either you love or hate it. The wine is typically high acid and sweet - but notable in that it's highly expressive of the "terroir" it's grown in. Cooler climates impart apple and tree fruit flavors while warmer climates produce more citrus notes. German Rieslings are typically sweeter, on average, and have a great capacity for aging, due in part to the acidity and chemical makeup of the wine compounds. Low alcohol sweeter Rieslings, (like this one at 9.5%), pair well with spicy or richer foods. This one is young and could stand a year or two in the bottle. ~$17 | #riesling #pfalz #totalwine
On the eyes: Deep bright yellow, clear, light stain, light tears. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Green apple, honeysuckle, meyer lemon zest, hint of vanilla, and paraffin.
On the mouth: Med+ acid, med tannin, low alcohol, a lot of residual sugars gives the wine a pleasant sweetness and med+ body. Stewed brown sugared apples, honey, vanilla, and white flowers. Crisp light finish. Drink it cold!
Sweet but not overly. Very ripe apricot and peach. Candied ginger.
Sweet but not overly. Very ripe apricot and peach. Candied ginger.
Aug 10th, 2021
Okay...a little sweet. Not fabulous. Not horrible
Okay...a little sweet. Not fabulous. Not horrible
Oct 10th, 2020
German red, who knew? Nice and peppery
German red, who knew? Nice and peppery
Feb 15th, 2017
Very nice, mid sweetness spatlese. Strong Apple with a hint of citrus.
Very nice, mid sweetness spatlese. Strong Apple with a hint of citrus.
May 29th, 2016
Showed fairly dark for its age - big petrol nose coupled with some yellow stone fruit, silky mid palate and just a kiss of RS on the finish.
Showed fairly dark for its age - big petrol nose coupled with some yellow stone fruit, silky mid palate and just a kiss of RS on the finish.
May 8th, 2016Solid sweet Riesling with nice acidity and very pleasant to drink with spicy food. It's also got this nutty quality towards the end and in the aftertaste like biting plain almonds. Quite nice.
Solid sweet Riesling with nice acidity and very pleasant to drink with spicy food. It's also got this nutty quality towards the end and in the aftertaste like biting plain almonds. Quite nice.
Mar 23rd, 2016Golden apples and honey on the palate. Not crisp, but soft and smooth. Medium bodied Riesling accompanied by a simple blend of sweet and rich flavors. Still light enough to pair with poultry or turkey
Golden apples and honey on the palate. Not crisp, but soft and smooth. Medium bodied Riesling accompanied by a simple blend of sweet and rich flavors. Still light enough to pair with poultry or turkey
Nov 15th, 2015
Amazing German semi sweet wine. Soft on the pallet, with lots of flowers and fruit. Apple peel, pairs, lemon lime, and fresh water. Very well aged white wine.
Amazing German semi sweet wine. Soft on the pallet, with lots of flowers and fruit. Apple peel, pairs, lemon lime, and fresh water. Very well aged white wine.
Jun 12th, 2015