Franz Karl Schmitt
Niersteiner Pettenthal Auslese Riesling
Rheinhessen, Germany
A very nice, “normal” Auslese at 22 years with 10 more possible. Clean fruit, medium-bodied, and not overly sweet.
A very nice, “normal” Auslese at 22 years with 10 more possible. Clean fruit, medium-bodied, and not overly sweet.
Aug 27th, 2023
Not sure exactly why, but some sips I loved and others bored me. There's flavor variety but the overall palate experience is somewhat one dimensional. Wonderful nose though.
Not sure exactly why, but some sips I loved and others bored me. There's flavor variety but the overall palate experience is somewhat one dimensional. Wonderful nose though.
Dec 24th, 2015
01 FK Schmitt Auslese: uni, brioche, preserved lemons, glorious though the unraveling is nigh.
01 FK Schmitt Auslese: uni, brioche, preserved lemons, glorious though the unraveling is nigh.
Jan 11th, 2015
I heard something today on IDTT that exemplifies tasting this wine - never explicitly was the term "great" terrior used, but I think it's safe to say that the discussion was about great terrior. A "great" vineyard isn't necessarily better than others in terms of quality... Or even necessarily need to represent the covering GI... but it is "great" because of clarity. It produces a unique expression CONSTANTLY, irrespective of vintage or producer. In short, it speaks precisely of a place... Cliché but truly. And that's Pettenthal! Time and time again I've seen this. With KP, Kai, Gunderloch, Kuhling-Gillot. Pettenthal is great and this wine sealed it for me.
Brought this to blind KP. It was an obvious choice since KP's tiny super plot was once part of FK Schmitt's holdings. Despite the differences with KP's insane 17' auction wine (vintage, style, vineyard size, philosophy), this wine was clearly Pettenthal. That cool and smoky elements that I've learned to associate with the vineyard, fine minerally backbone. Damn! This has to be one of the most tightly focused aged Auslese's I've had in a while. What a pristine bottle - all thanks to Roland's exquisite sourcing skills. Stone fruits, petrol, honey, spice, umami elements. Finish was admittedly one-dimensional. Could be longer. Still, what a lovely #rieslingstudy
I heard something today on IDTT that exemplifies tasting this wine - never explicitly was the term "great" terrior used, but I think it's safe to say that the discussion was about great terrior. A "great" vineyard isn't necessarily better than others in terms of quality... Or even necessarily need to represent the covering GI... but it is "great" because of clarity. It produces a unique expression CONSTANTLY, irrespective of vintage or producer. In short, it speaks precisely of a place... Cliché but truly. And that's Pettenthal! Time and time again I've seen this. With KP, Kai, Gunderloch, Kuhling-Gillot. Pettenthal is great and this wine sealed it for me.
Brought this to blind KP. It was an obvious choice since KP's tiny super plot was once part of FK Schmitt's holdings. Despite the differences with KP's insane 17' auction wine (vintage, style, vineyard size, philosophy), this wine was clearly Pettenthal. That cool and smoky elements that I've learned to associate with the vineyard, fine minerally backbone. Damn! This has to be one of the most tightly focused aged Auslese's I've had in a while. What a pristine bottle - all thanks to Roland's exquisite sourcing skills. Stone fruits, petrol, honey, spice, umami elements. Finish was admittedly one-dimensional. Could be longer. Still, what a lovely #rieslingstudy
Rich sweetened apple notes. Lovely aged white.
Rich sweetened apple notes. Lovely aged white.
Sep 4th, 2015
Warren pears, white peach, grapefruit, lemon blossom. Light bodied, rich mouthfeel, mouth watering crisp finish.
Warren pears, white peach, grapefruit, lemon blossom. Light bodied, rich mouthfeel, mouth watering crisp finish.
Nov 21st, 2014
One of the most delicious whites I've had in a while. This has a scent of pears and blackberries and the taste of a richly aged berry ensemble of forest floor goodies!
One of the most delicious whites I've had in a while. This has a scent of pears and blackberries and the taste of a richly aged berry ensemble of forest floor goodies!
Nov 9th, 2013
Eric had this 9 years ago
Eric had this 9 years ago
Jul 10th, 2015
Mike Mighetto had this 10 years ago
Mike Mighetto had this 10 years ago
Dec 2nd, 2014