Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben
Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese Riesling**
Mosel, Germany
A little fresher but deeper in color than the 1*. Tropical fruit more pronounced. Almost banana-like, sweetness has settled. Very nice but not quite as explosive as some of the others with the acidity a little more subsumed
A little fresher but deeper in color than the 1*. Tropical fruit more pronounced. Almost banana-like, sweetness has settled. Very nice but not quite as explosive as some of the others with the acidity a little more subsumed
Oct 1st, 2021
Well this is just about damn perfect. First things first, the cork was in excellent condition. The color of this baby is glorious. A dark golden illustrious color in the glass. A bit of diesel gas on the nose initially but that fades rather quickly. The nose here is outrageous with plenty of floral notes and well defined fruit. Brown sugar and cinnamon, pineapple and stones. The citrus fruit comes through over time.
I don’t want to be too effusive in my praise of this gem but it’s hard not to. Sexy and showing so much depth at this stage. In tip top condition and evidently with much more time left, this is drinking so well right now. The acid still shows a bit and the sweetness level is optimal. More wet rocks and still lively fruit on the palate. Long sumptuous finish with just the faint whisper of warm spice. This Riesling captured me a little bit, and I like that. Gorgeous.
Well this is just about damn perfect. First things first, the cork was in excellent condition. The color of this baby is glorious. A dark golden illustrious color in the glass. A bit of diesel gas on the nose initially but that fades rather quickly. The nose here is outrageous with plenty of floral notes and well defined fruit. Brown sugar and cinnamon, pineapple and stones. The citrus fruit comes through over time.
I don’t want to be too effusive in my praise of this gem but it’s hard not to. Sexy and showing so much depth at this stage. In tip top condition and evidently with much more time left, this is drinking so well right now. The acid still shows a bit and the sweetness level is optimal. More wet rocks and still lively fruit on the palate. Long sumptuous finish with just the faint whisper of warm spice. This Riesling captured me a little bit, and I like that. Gorgeous.
Father in laws birthday. He likes “sweet” Riesling but he didn’t try. I drank it
Father in laws birthday. He likes “sweet” Riesling but he didn’t try. I drank it
1 person found it helpfulJul 8th, 2022
Wow. No formal notes. Mature.
Wow. No formal notes. Mature.
1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2022
A beautiful Auslese, if a bit lacking in the acidity that is more evident in the 01. Probably timeless, but drinking very well now.
A beautiful Auslese, if a bit lacking in the acidity that is more evident in the 01. Probably timeless, but drinking very well now.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2018
Bäm! This is perfect matured Riesling.
Bäm! This is perfect matured Riesling.
Dec 31st, 2016
*** excellent. Could age for another 10+ yrs
*** excellent. Could age for another 10+ yrs
Nov 28th, 2015
Wow! I've discovered my new favorite Riesling Auslese
Wow! I've discovered my new favorite Riesling Auslese
Oct 23rd, 2015