Alfred Merkelbach

Erdener Treppchen Spätlese Riesling

9.280 ratings
9.330 pro ratings
Mosel, Germany
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2007 | an Indian summer temperature in September calls for… Merkelbach Mosel Riesling. Fourteen year old Riesling with that tingling balance, do others call it funky? It is just awesome. Fine balance sweet and acidity, low alcohol and full of liveliness. Like, like, like.

Vintage 2007 | an Indian summer temperature in September calls for… Merkelbach Mosel Riesling. Fourteen year old Riesling with that tingling balance, do others call it funky? It is just awesome. Fine balance sweet and acidity, low alcohol and full of liveliness. Like, like, like.

Sep 8th, 2021
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2011 | The summum of balance. Unbelievable good Riesling. I usually think Merkelbach must be put away ten years, but I see I found this wine irresistible already five years ago. 😳 what a treat, butterscotch, smell ánd taste. | Paired with Blanquette de Veau and cheeses. Makes my day.

Vintage 2011 | The summum of balance. Unbelievable good Riesling. I usually think Merkelbach must be put away ten years, but I see I found this wine irresistible already five years ago. 😳 what a treat, butterscotch, smell ánd taste. | Paired with Blanquette de Veau and cheeses. Makes my day.

Apr 7th, 2021
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2007 | If a Merkelbach is 10+ years old, you cannot see the age in the colour... the smell gives a deep and enjoyable butter and butterscotch impression, pear, melon, minerals. A mouthfeel with a soft battle between sweet and acids while having a perfect balance. Incredible pleasing Riesling.

Vintage 2007 | If a Merkelbach is 10+ years old, you cannot see the age in the colour... the smell gives a deep and enjoyable butter and butterscotch impression, pear, melon, minerals. A mouthfeel with a soft battle between sweet and acids while having a perfect balance. Incredible pleasing Riesling.

Jun 30th, 2020
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2003. - archetypical Mosel, classic

Vintage 2003. - archetypical Mosel, classic

Jun 20th, 2017
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2011 - I think they are Magicians, the two Merkelbach brothers... This is summum of balance, absolutely exquisite. A bit sweeter than anticipated, but who cares? Thank God Its Friday and for this wine, of course 🌞👏

Vintage 2011 - I think they are Magicians, the two Merkelbach brothers... This is summum of balance, absolutely exquisite. A bit sweeter than anticipated, but who cares? Thank God Its Friday and for this wine, of course 🌞👏

Jul 8th, 2016
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.2

A little fatter and less acid than I thought, but no doubt delicious!

A little fatter and less acid than I thought, but no doubt delicious!

Jun 20th, 2016
Jackie Smith

Bright, stone fruit pith, solid

Bright, stone fruit pith, solid

May 4th, 2016
Molly Brooks

Lazer beam acidity. So bright, with pristine stone fruit and petrol. Much younger than 2002er would suggest. #riesling #mosel #rieslingforstrength

Lazer beam acidity. So bright, with pristine stone fruit and petrol. Much younger than 2002er would suggest. #riesling #mosel #rieslingforstrength

Feb 5th, 2016
Ksenija Kostic House

Beauty

Sep 27th, 2015
Peter N

2002-still a baby. Perfect balance; sweetness almost an afterthought. #delicious

2002-still a baby. Perfect balance; sweetness almost an afterthought. #delicious

Jun 12th, 2015