Alfred Merkelbach

Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese Riesling

9.1136 ratings
9.144 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 2019 |

Vintage 2019 |

Jun 30th, 2022
Willem Jan Withagen

As expected: on the young side of the spectrum. Citric and some sharp semi ripe pineapple. Mineral hints and zest bitters. Try again in a year

As expected: on the young side of the spectrum. Citric and some sharp semi ripe pineapple. Mineral hints and zest bitters. Try again in a year

Apr 30th, 2021
Lyn Farmer

Pale lemon color with moderate aromas of lime, blossom, mineral and green apple. Medium sweet with plenty of crisp acidity to keep the wine in balance. On the palate, lemon, honey and pear. Medium finish. Good, but it lacks the focus to be great.

Pale lemon color with moderate aromas of lime, blossom, mineral and green apple. Medium sweet with plenty of crisp acidity to keep the wine in balance. On the palate, lemon, honey and pear. Medium finish. Good, but it lacks the focus to be great.

Aug 23rd, 2018
Perry Riddle

A frustrating wine as someone who is a devout fan. You can tell the vintage got them. It's not at all bad but pretty out there and does not read classic Mosel by any means. I think Terry Theise called it Mosel Riesling on a bender.

A frustrating wine as someone who is a devout fan. You can tell the vintage got them. It's not at all bad but pretty out there and does not read classic Mosel by any means. I think Terry Theise called it Mosel Riesling on a bender.

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Samuel McClary

Nose notes: Apricot, Gunpowder and Flint.
Appearance: Pale straw color, slightly viscous.
Taste: very mineral driven, moderately sweet, sucks the moisture out of your mouth. Citrusy, grapefruit and lemon.

Nose notes: Apricot, Gunpowder and Flint.
Appearance: Pale straw color, slightly viscous.
Taste: very mineral driven, moderately sweet, sucks the moisture out of your mouth. Citrusy, grapefruit and lemon.

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2014
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.5

Shockingly good. Spätlese. Surprisingly fresh. Sweet, sure, but with brilliant acidity that has it pair beautifully with a summer lunch. I'd like to thank me 14 years ago for being so forward thinking. You're welcome.

Shockingly good. Spätlese. Surprisingly fresh. Sweet, sure, but with brilliant acidity that has it pair beautifully with a summer lunch. I'd like to thank me 14 years ago for being so forward thinking. You're welcome.

Jul 31st, 2016
Mark Lindzy

Just the right but of RS and savory for Chinese food. In a great place right now.

Just the right but of RS and savory for Chinese food. In a great place right now.

May 17th, 2016
Andre Lopez

The details are hazy but I know I enjoyed it.

The details are hazy but I know I enjoyed it.

Mar 26th, 2016
Ryan Mullins

So young

So young

Aug 22nd, 2015