Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler
Bernkasteler Badstube am Doctorberg Spätlese Riesling
Mosel, Germany
Finally opened this '02 spatlese alongside my world-famous chicken-fried steak and gravy -it didn't let me or my famous dish down. Right off the bat you get some delicious honey and bruised, carmelized apple on the nose. A hint of petrol but not overbearing by any means. The palate features fresh nectarine and apricot, washed away by a refreshing limey acidity. Only a touch of botrytis from a vintage where kabinett and spatlese reigned supreme because of harvest rains. Pretty sweet, but fresh for being an adolescent. Great value.
Finally opened this '02 spatlese alongside my world-famous chicken-fried steak and gravy -it didn't let me or my famous dish down. Right off the bat you get some delicious honey and bruised, carmelized apple on the nose. A hint of petrol but not overbearing by any means. The palate features fresh nectarine and apricot, washed away by a refreshing limey acidity. Only a touch of botrytis from a vintage where kabinett and spatlese reigned supreme because of harvest rains. Pretty sweet, but fresh for being an adolescent. Great value.
Nov 2nd, 2016
Concentrated, precise, critrus ("gooseberry, blood orange"), with dried rose and delicate mineral mineral notes, immaculate tension and finesse.
Concentrated, precise, critrus ("gooseberry, blood orange"), with dried rose and delicate mineral mineral notes, immaculate tension and finesse.
Jan 16th, 2015
Great spatlese for thanksgiving dinner
Great spatlese for thanksgiving dinner
Nov 28th, 2014
Semi-dry crisp Riesling, lovely notes of Granny Smith apples, well-balanced, paired with grilled chicken
Semi-dry crisp Riesling, lovely notes of Granny Smith apples, well-balanced, paired with grilled chicken
Jul 9th, 2017
An all-time favorite. Pear, green apple, apricots, pineapple.
An all-time favorite. Pear, green apple, apricots, pineapple.
Jun 19th, 2017
Nice and fresh. A bit sweet but with a somewhat dry finish.
Nice and fresh. A bit sweet but with a somewhat dry finish.
Mar 5th, 2017
Great bang 4 buck - beautiful yellow fruit: nectarine / peach, decent acidity yet silky on palate, lots of petrol that lingered & eventually wore off w/hints of mineral. Greenish color and fairly dry for a Spatlese
Great bang 4 buck - beautiful yellow fruit: nectarine / peach, decent acidity yet silky on palate, lots of petrol that lingered & eventually wore off w/hints of mineral. Greenish color and fairly dry for a Spatlese
Feb 9th, 2017
Powerful petrol, slate, and white peach and baked apple aromas with hints of cinnamon, cloves that yield to luxurious tastes of apple cider, white cranberries, and guava nectar. Also smells like the checkout gal at Total Wine who wore too much perfume and transferred her Versace onto the outside of my bottle.
With time to breathe, reveals bouquet of French milled soap and wild roses.
Powerful petrol, slate, and white peach and baked apple aromas with hints of cinnamon, cloves that yield to luxurious tastes of apple cider, white cranberries, and guava nectar. Also smells like the checkout gal at Total Wine who wore too much perfume and transferred her Versace onto the outside of my bottle.
With time to breathe, reveals bouquet of French milled soap and wild roses.