Von Schubert
Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg Beerenauslese Riesling
Mosel, Germany
’04 was a cooler, higher acid vintage with limited botrytis. Nevertheless, this ABTSBERG Beerenauslese was tasting like true AMBROSIA, meaning “the nectar of the gods”. This heavenly Ruwer Riesling is quite drinkable now in a half bottle, but still has years of life left in it. You could pair it with a fruit-based dessert, but really it is dessert all by itself:-)
’04 was a cooler, higher acid vintage with limited botrytis. Nevertheless, this ABTSBERG Beerenauslese was tasting like true AMBROSIA, meaning “the nectar of the gods”. This heavenly Ruwer Riesling is quite drinkable now in a half bottle, but still has years of life left in it. You could pair it with a fruit-based dessert, but really it is dessert all by itself:-)
Nov 21st, 2016It's rare that a late-harvest #Riesling can have such great concentration and intensity while also retaining its innate elegance and fineness. #Ruwer Rieslings by nature are delicate wines that remind us of lace or other such transparent, filigreed fabrics. '99 was a classic late-picked vintage that had some, but not too much, influence of #botrytis. In this case, just enough to give the wine an exotic, tropical fruit aspect hat was truly beguiling--we could have danced all night!
It's rare that a late-harvest #Riesling can have such great concentration and intensity while also retaining its innate elegance and fineness. #Ruwer Rieslings by nature are delicate wines that remind us of lace or other such transparent, filigreed fabrics. '99 was a classic late-picked vintage that had some, but not too much, influence of #botrytis. In this case, just enough to give the wine an exotic, tropical fruit aspect hat was truly beguiling--we could have danced all night!
Apr 23rd, 2015
2002 Vintage Carl von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel, Germany -From half bottle. From Jay. Total production of this wine was limited to 144 half bottles for the 2002 vintage. Vey golden amber and rich treacle in color. Bordering on molasses. Could easily have confused the appearance with a Barsac or Sauternes with healthy bottle age. Fresh on the nose with strong hints of freshly cut stewing apples, rhubarb. Grated young marmalade. Some tropical notes present towards the end, especially after the wine has had a chance to open in the glass. Glides across the palette with remarkable finesse but is lacking in overall presence and structure. You can't help but feel that something is missing. Balance is well derived with great acidity and a racy finish that is both enjoyable and satisfying. Drink now to 2025.
2002 Vintage Carl von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel, Germany -From half bottle. From Jay. Total production of this wine was limited to 144 half bottles for the 2002 vintage. Vey golden amber and rich treacle in color. Bordering on molasses. Could easily have confused the appearance with a Barsac or Sauternes with healthy bottle age. Fresh on the nose with strong hints of freshly cut stewing apples, rhubarb. Grated young marmalade. Some tropical notes present towards the end, especially after the wine has had a chance to open in the glass. Glides across the palette with remarkable finesse but is lacking in overall presence and structure. You can't help but feel that something is missing. Balance is well derived with great acidity and a racy finish that is both enjoyable and satisfying. Drink now to 2025.
1999 Von Schubert Bereenauslese Abstberg
1999 Von Schubert Bereenauslese Abstberg
Feb 26th, 2016Andrew had this 10 years ago
Andrew had this 10 years ago
Apr 22nd, 2015
