Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel, Mosel

Gil visits the Châteauneuf (Châteauneuf-du-Salil, Albany) : A nice showing, rich peachy and tropical fruited flavours up front that turn tarter and more citrussy on the back end, accented by honey and high toned spiciness. Intensely rich and sweet as I'd expect, but it needs more focus and acidity to reach the tier of really great Eisweins. But this is very solid, even if not anywhere near the masterpieces Hans-Leo made when he was winemaker.

2002 vintage

Dinner with Gil B (Châteauneuf-du-Salil, Albany, NY) : [Pop & pour.] Subtle honey and brown sugar in the nose. Exquisite in the mouth. Long complex finish. A great match with the Bayley Hazen blue cheese from Jasper Hill Farm on Berkshire Mountain Bakery Cherry Pecan bread. I wish I could drink this all night.

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Amber color. ready to drinl

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Corked :-(

2002 vintage

Jeremy's Riesling Dinner (Hawthorn) : Half. A lovely amber colour. Deep and creamy on the nose, with some strawberry - no wonder it matched the dessert so well. Good fun on the palate, with a sour yoghurty flavour, almost chevre-like, married to intense, bracing, barely-ripe mango. Beautiful long finish, grippy and piquant with lime. I'm sure people have told me that Eiswein doesn't age well, but here's a strong counterexample.

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Corked

2002 vintage

Fill level was a bit low, and when the capsule was removed, there were signs of seepage. The color was sound; not too dark. Wonderfully complex plate of ripe orchard fruits, florals and some tropical fruits. The finish showed a bit of softness; I felt that the sweetness in this bottle overwhelmed the acids. Could have used a bit more energy and zest. Still, quite enjoyable.

2002 vintage

Open for 3d. From 375 ml bottle. Lovely aromas of botrytis spice, honeyed lemons, tart apples, flowers, minerals. Palate w w honey, lemons, tart apples, cinnamon, botrytis spice, minerals, Flowers, and minerals. Moderately long finish. Outstanding acids to balance the sweetness. Lovely balance. Complex but also Just delicious. 93+

2002 vintage

Sadly, my final bottle. These have been consistent and so wonderful. Nothing to add to my last note...just lovely.

2002 vintage

TCA. Strong/disgusting TCA infection going on with this bottle. Absolutely wretched.

2002 vintage

These just keep getting better. On the nose: peach, lime flower, a suggestion of petrol, this has such a wonderful nose, but then on the palate, it steps up a notch: fantastic acidity, great salinity, lime, herbs, so sweet and savory at the same time. And 8% abv...this is disappearing too fast. Glad I have one more.

2002 vintage

A bit of mold under the capsule, cork saturated almost to the top, came out easier than I was expecting. Made me worry this could be a bad bottle. Luckily no! Deep dark yellow but not darkening into orange/red. Sweet body, brown sugar sweetness on the nose and taste. RS is noticeable but balanced well by acid throughout. Rich robust body from front-palate through mid-palate. Sweet fruit jam/syrup flavors on the finish (lemon, orange, peach, tangerine). Stood well to a …

2002 vintage

Champagne, Riesling, and Bordeaux with Skippy (Chicago, IL) : From half-bottle. Apple-juicy and sour; probably oxidized.

2002 vintage

Maybe my best btl so far. Pop and pour. Lovely nose with loads of peach, lime, flowers and the slightest suggestion of a yeasty richness..or maybe flecks of petrol. On the palate, peach, lime, some vanilla, good richness..then acidity straightens out the richness and moves in a mineral direction. Good fruit and acidity on the finish. This btl has plenty of time left, and just keeps getting more interesting.

2002 vintage

Dinner with Eric and Susan G. : Ripe notes of yellow peach, orange with a hint of the sweaty honey and toasted almond. The palate shows true eiswein colors - bright, with gooseberry and red currants, richer toward the back, bringing in candied lemon and lime. really fresh - drinking like a bright auslese, but with a dollop of lemon cream on top.

2002 vintage

-- popped and poured -- -- tasted non-blind over a couple hours -- -- AP #: ... 004 03 --- NOSE: maturing aromas: carrot & ginger; typical MSR Riesling fruit; initially tight, but did relax after 1.5 hours open; eventually presented similar to "Pi," by Givenchy, a warm/woodsy men's fragrance (bergamot; sandalwood). BODY: golden yellow color; no spritz; medium bodied; cork soaked approx. 2/3 up. TASTE: yeah, we are into maturity now; lovely mature Riesling flavor on the finish; adequate …

2002 vintage

bottle #3 DOA. judging from the notes from others my bottles were damaged somewhere during their past travels. a disappointment for sure

2002 vintage

this one toast too....hoping that the remaining two are ok but skeptical

2002 vintage

AP#001 03. recent acquisition. oxidized and not good. also has a synthetic cork which i find to smell funny anyway. the label is a little faded so maybe was exposed to too much sunlight somewhere in its journey. sticker o back shows it traversed KL Wines at some point. hoping that the other bottles are ok

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I agree with JJKINCH

2002 vintage

White fruit (peach, apple, slight mango), nice floral, good acidity. Lingering finish. Really enjoyable. Lingering finish. 92+

2002 vintage

Pure peach and a hint of petrol. Different than my previous bottles: more savory on the palate, with just a suggestion of sweetness. Great texture. Yum. Day 5. I've been drinking this little-by-little, and it is just so good. Today, orange marmalade and a hint of petrol and mint on the nose. On the palate, noticeably sweet, but good acidity keeps it in check. Not even the slightest hint of oxidation yet.

2002 vintage

Viscous golden. From 375. A bracing nose of quince, alfalfa, honey and morning dew (ok i forget the nose. tbh, but it was sweet and improved with air for sure) Upon warming up a bit, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS combination of fresh granny smith and golden delicious apples with a baked crust. I know, i know-- you'd think that cooked apples might taste better with the smell of a sweet flaky crust and you, sir and madam, WOULD BE WRONG. LONG, Sweet …

2002 vintage

Just perfect with melon. Beautiful mineral nose with loads of lemon/lime. On the palate, vibrant acidity with more minerality and a touch of salinity. A hint of sweetness made this perfect with melon, but it would easily hold up to spicy food as well.

2002 vintage

Maybe its bottle variation, but this bottle was very much alive and kicking (in contrast to what was observed in the last note posted). On the nose, a nice mix of herbs, honeysuckle and a slight whiff of petrol. Still zippy acidity on the palate, showing a good amount of wet stone and peach. Nice viscosity, and while it falls of a bit quickly on the midpalate, it finishes with a nice tangy zip that lingers for a while. I …

2002 vintage

PNP. leaky cork. color light straw. this has remarkable acid balancing the RS. this has spice and cut. great tonight but will improve over time. will wait for 3-5 years to try again

2002 vintage

Last of my 3 bottles. showed wonderfully (the middle bottle was sub-par but the other 2 have been great) Peaches, ripe and dripping with sweet fruit. mid has lovely acidity and orchard fruit galore. red berry comes in as well as the Wurzgarten spice - candied ginger notes. just delicious and in a great place - tbh - no hurry to drink these but... i couldnt resist.

2002 vintage

Thai dinner in Queens NY with ML. This was the WOTN. Smooth. Elegant, Yummy.

2002 vintage

showing less interesting than the previous bottle. darker yellow (touch more ox?) with apricots and pears. with time the oxy blew off to reveal a core of minerality and the spicy red berries the vineyard is known for. decant. good potential but not showing its best tonight.

2002 vintage

Dinner with Two Jadot 1993 Grand Cru Reds (Liholiho Yacht Club, San Francisco) : Yellow. Ripe apple and peach with rising secondary fusel. Light, typical Mosel weight, moderate sweetness, pure fruit, long slate finish. At the cusp of full maturity. Delicious.

2002 vintage

I like it a bit more than a couple of years ago. More than its stablemate, the Erdener Treppchen. Still, its best days seem to be behind it. No staying power. Faded in the bottle and the acidity showed jus a touch of its former presence.

2002 vintage

baked apples, peaches, rich but great acid keeping this fresh, bright and clean finish. very pleasant though not stunning.

2002 vintage

-- popped and poured -- -- tasted non-blind over a few hours -- -- AP #: … 004 03 -- NOSE: medium to medium-strong petrol; wet stones; light lime rind; canvas; Ajwain seed; expressive. BODY: green-golden yellow color of moderate depth; medium-full to full bodied; cork soaked ~ 60%. TASTE: tropical; lime; green grapes; hint of some kind of spicy wood --- sandalwood or cedar; 8% alc. not noticeable; smooth; excellent acidity; out of its infancy now; I’d be comfortable …

2002 vintage

enjoyable but a bit unique to my limited experience. not very sweet with petrol notes dominating element of flavor profile. acidity is good but not outstanding. wine is light on its feet due to moderate sweetness.

2002 vintage

Ripe peach, lemon curd, apricot, wet stones. Great nose but disappointing on the palate. Lacking harmony, it just doesn't come together. There is a sourness aspect (not acidity) that overpowers the residual sugars resulting in a disjointed finish.

2002 vintage

Absolutely stunning. Mouth coating, thrilling acidity and a finish that lasts 30+ seconds. A long life ahead.

2002 vintage

light yellow in the glass - looks very young. delicious. ripe apples, tart fruit, peach. Very mosel-like. great balance and excellent long and tart finish. This is a great example of a spatlese. Will easily age more. This was from the blow-out sale. I still have 2 ore spats left. Wish i had bought more.

2002 vintage

Nice white fruits. Good minerality. Seems to be holding well. My friend said this was one of those $7 Premier Cru deals that they don't have any more. Imported by Premier Cru.

2002 vintage

drinking well and pretty mature...nothing on the nose...well balanced and decent acidity...pleasant surprise

2002 vintage

Drinking nicely now. Mature-ish, with time left, no rush to drink.

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Light color. Aromatics of apple skin, lime and white flower. Lighter weight, modest residual sugar, tart fruit, slate filled finish. Still quite primary, but don't let that stop you from trying this wonderful wine.

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Light and refreshing. Pleasant, but not much more.

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China King. Not hugely intense and not the huge acidity you'd expect from a top Eiswein but a very nice wine and acid enough.

2002 vintage

Delicious albeit young. Hints of petrol, white and green fruits and stones. As usual, I have a hard time describing the flavors in Riesling.

2002 vintage

A little more petrol than I care for, but showed some honey and apricot which provided a nice contrast. Very soft and easy on the palate.

2002 vintage

Aromas of tropical fruit and citrus all glazed with honey. Good acidity with fairly good concentration. Should gain depth with more time, but I wanted to open an Eiswein since I spent Thanksgiving with a couple of dear friends who love German wines like I do and for our Thanksgiving dessert I made an apple pie with a pate brisee and figured it would all work well, which it did.

2002 vintage

A Thursday Night Embarassment of Riches (Weygandt Wines - Washington, D.C.) : I always welcome a Christoffel Erben riesling to a tasting, and this 2002 showed quite well. Vibrant peach on the nose, hints of petrol and honey as well. Smells young. The palate shows nice balance between fruit and acid. Lovely white peach and lychee, along with minerals the first signs of petrol. More of a boisterous wine than an elegant one, but it's delicious.

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Peach marmalade and lychee, slate and petrol. Clean and refreshing. Muted nose. Nice acidity, with touch of spritz. Holding up well for a 10 year old Kabinett.

2002 vintage

PNP with Asian food after quick stop in the freezer. Sweet no doubt but really nice sharp mineral flavors and wonderfully refreshing..not too heavy

2002 vintage

light straw yellow with some peach and petrol, but acidity starting to fade and lose some of its pizzazz. ***+

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