Selbach-Oster

Zeltinger Himmelreich Kabinett Halbtrocken Riesling

9.122 ratings
9.19 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
Daniel P. Drake

Thought tonight I would try a Riesling from one of my favorite areas of Germany in the Mosel. In this area was probably the first wine that got me really started back in the early 80's, it was. Zeller Schwartz Kats. This wine tonight has the aromatics of Honey, White Peach, Jonagold Apples, with hints of floral notes. When the wine rolled over my lips across my tongue I am getting a bit of viscosity that I like with a good silkyness. Peach, pear and a citrus zest come across in a big way and wet rock minerality and a light acidity that doesn't rip at the tongue. This wine has brought me back to those early 80's.

Thought tonight I would try a Riesling from one of my favorite areas of Germany in the Mosel. In this area was probably the first wine that got me really started back in the early 80's, it was. Zeller Schwartz Kats. This wine tonight has the aromatics of Honey, White Peach, Jonagold Apples, with hints of floral notes. When the wine rolled over my lips across my tongue I am getting a bit of viscosity that I like with a good silkyness. Peach, pear and a citrus zest come across in a big way and wet rock minerality and a light acidity that doesn't rip at the tongue. This wine has brought me back to those early 80's.

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2014
Gerald Montoya

Mouthwatering, delicate and playful. Great Balance of acidity and RS with lime and orange piths, nectarine, subtle floral notes.

Mouthwatering, delicate and playful. Great Balance of acidity and RS with lime and orange piths, nectarine, subtle floral notes.

Jul 13th, 2015
Paul DeVerna

Fairly dry with nice fruit, clean finish.

Fairly dry with nice fruit, clean finish.

Mar 25th, 2014
Paul A
9.1

In magnum.

In magnum.

Apr 3rd, 2022
Kelly Carlin

Wheels within wheels. I can't recommend Selbach-Oster enough. Or Mosel Rieslings generally. It's great and then you sit there for a bit and it gets way way better.

Wheels within wheels. I can't recommend Selbach-Oster enough. Or Mosel Rieslings generally. It's great and then you sit there for a bit and it gets way way better.

Jun 16th, 2016
jason carey DipWSET

Good. Acid could be a bit higher. Nice complexity for the price.
With home made Indian.. lamb Madras ...potatoes and cauliflower...sambar...chana masala

Good. Acid could be a bit higher. Nice complexity for the price.
With home made Indian.. lamb Madras ...potatoes and cauliflower...sambar...chana masala

Mar 27th, 2016
Jean-Marc Troadec

Loved it! Lemon-dipped green apple—the sweetness is perfectly balanced with juicy, mouthwatering acidity. Nice underlying petrol and a mellow impression of botrytis. The finish lasts at least 20 seconds or more. I'm falling in love with Rieslings big time...

Loved it! Lemon-dipped green apple—the sweetness is perfectly balanced with juicy, mouthwatering acidity. Nice underlying petrol and a mellow impression of botrytis. The finish lasts at least 20 seconds or more. I'm falling in love with Rieslings big time...

Sep 29th, 2015
Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.3

Justin had this 9 years ago

Justin had this 9 years ago

Sep 20th, 2015
Kyle Doucet-Walter

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Apr 20th, 2015
Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.3

Justin had this 10 years ago

Justin had this 10 years ago

Apr 20th, 2015