Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese

Creamy, sherbet-y, still quite primarily. Moderately sweet, but needs a touch more acidity. Slate Mineral, whiffs of petrol, lemon peel, and barley sugar. I think there’s room for upside but the 2018s are always going to be a bit tricky with the acidity levels. 90+

PnP. Lime, citrus, tropical fruits, some underlying stone fruits, slate and minerals, some floral notes. Medium sweet on the palate but with good acidity (but I wish it had a tad more acidity). This was my only bottle, but I'd buy more if I could find it because I think it will age for another 10+ years.

Very pure scent w. some petroleum but mainly peaches, mint and almonds. Sweet w. high acidity and medium body. Nicely balanced between the different components. Lychée, kiwi, passionfruits w. white flowers and marzipan. Extensive finish. Very nice. Keep or drink (note: this note is made on day 3 - if drinking now, give plenty of air).

Dinner at restaurant Koks (pop up in Tivoli) (Copenhagen) : Med sweet, a light wine with floral aromas and Kerosene. An excellent wine which I would have rated even higher if it wasn't because it was so light (too light - almost like juice).

Light yellow-green, near clear hue. Slate, tropical nose. Tropical, pineapple, light fruit cup syrup, clementine. Nice juice, pleasant start-finish, no petrol, great with spicy food. nice balance, not overly sweet. Really enjoy this bottle. Yum!

Light yellow hue. Slightly sweet, slightly tropical nose. Crisp, refreshing, semi-sweet, 7.5% alc, no petrol. Can drink wine with or without food. Could be drank as a dessert wine. Very nice effort. Suspect continued improvement as this bottle ages.

One of the best 2018s I've tried so far! Light and airy, with a deliciously fresh nose, passion fruit, pineapple, sour red apple, and honey. The palate is sweet, though not thick, and offers the same fruity notes as if they'd been topped with a teaspoon of sugar. This is drinking well now, but will truly shine in 10 or even 15 years. 2018 may be better than I had assumed so far.

Mythos Mosel 2019: From Briedel to Ürzig (Mosel) : *** very brief notes from tasting sips *** Beautiful Spätlese! Lots of yellow fruit, great mineral core, depth, juicy and joyful. 91-92+