German Spatlese Rieslings

German Spatlese Rieslings – Episode #526

August 25, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk goes through 3 German Rieslings that have a little sugar in them, these sweeter Rieslings are not to be taken lightly!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Dr Karl Christoffel Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseGerman Riesling
2006 Monchhof Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese RieslingGerman Riesling
2006 Robert Weil Kiedricher Turmberg Spatlese RieslingGerman Riesling

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August 25, 2008

JonE
Three cheers for Spatlese! G-Man you should have explained how much some of us nerds geek out on Spatlese. I am secure in my manhood, and I love riesling.

QOTD: Rudolf Muller Bunny Riesling. A very tasty little servicable Riesling.
August 25, 2008

Paryb
QOTD: Last German wine? Had a gwertzraminer that my sister brought back for me…way to sweet for my buds though. I can’t think of a sweet or semi sweet style wine that I’ve ever really enjoyed. I guess I’m just an old sourpuss.
August 25, 2008

Mark S
Good show.
QOTD: It has been over 20 years since I have had a Riesling. This show has inspired me to give them another whirl.

Question of the Day for Gary: What do you do with the remaining wine after completing your show?
August 25, 2008

sam
Great show! I must admit I don’t like too much sweetness, but I must also say I haven’t had a Spätlese Riesling. I’ve had a Leo Beyer lately and a cheaper Deinhard which were both good.
August 25, 2008

Jay
I don’t know what it was, but the labeln on that third bottle looks awesome. Good show. I don’t usually drink a lot of German wines, and can’t think of the last one that I’ve had.
August 25, 2008

KW
Good show – Wife loves the Rieslings.
QOTD: Dr. Karl Cristoffel – Kabinett
August 25, 2008

Mark
Obvious this was a previously recorded show because if it was really today we would have had a full 20 minutes on the JETS !!!!!
August 25, 2008

LuvsChandon
QOTD: I had a Mosel Riesling, was decent enough but think I would have enjoyed more with a spicy meal.
August 25, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Dr. Loosen Mosel Reisling…pretty good but I prefer drier reislings.
August 25, 2008

Susan
QOTD: 2006 Valckenberg Riesling Rheinhessen – a GREAT QPR!!!
August 25, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show. Love me some riesling, but its too bad I ignore it like zinfandel sometimes. I think I might have to go on an all white spending spree in September.

QOTD:2005 Manfred Breit Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Auslese back in march, need to stop ignoring this varietal
August 25, 2008

OzJeff
I’ve recently begun to loosen up on my red wine snobbery and am getting into some interesting whites. Not such a stupid idea considering I am living bang smack in the middle of the German Riesling growing areas. One I really liked recently was from the Mosel region – “Weingut Kirsten Riesling 2007″ for 6,90 EUR.

My rating
Clear golden white. Fresh fruity aromas of peach & pineapple. It’s sweet on the nose. Quite elegant on the palate, light bodied with a little fizz on the tounge. Maybe a little cantelope melon in the mouth. Nice acids, especially at the back end. The acid is zippy without being sour. What I like about this wine is that it isn’t sweet or clawing. I also like the contrast between the impression it leaves on the nose and palate. 89pts
August 25, 2008

Rob R
Wilhelm Bergmann Auslese. My favorite riesling
August 25, 2008

KVolk
Qotd: not yet but will this week end….like the “conversation” you had with the one Reisling…..good stuff……..
August 25, 2008

Susan
Gary-Do NOT look now but…………………ahem………you are pulling a Robin Williams…….you are having an arguement with yourself……….ahem…………… ???????????????????
August 25, 2008

Rich
YES!!!! A BIG thanks to you Gary for going back to the “AKA The internet’s most passionate wine program.” It helps me when I’m doing your impersonation of your introduction to be spot on! =) Keep up the great work. I wish I could find more of your reccomendations out here in Wisconsin.

Rich =)
August 25, 2008

Andy
Great ep G ….. Always like a good German Reisling….. Fun wine.
QOTD—- Just had a simple auslese Riesling …. A good porch wine. I think it was $ 12 …. a good wine.
August 25, 2008

The Aesthetic Elevator
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Go Huskers!
August 25, 2008

elron
There you go Medo! Enjoy!
August 25, 2008

Kai
Great Episode! laughed quite a lot because of your accent..i’m sorry
But even as a german I must say these names are very bizarre..!
August 25, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: Been awhile; haven’t been drinking German wines recently.
I do like them though, especially Mittel Mosels.
August 25, 2008

Scott EJ
I really don’t remember.

My QOTD for you: Why is there so many Dr.’s who do Rieslings?
August 25, 2008

Tony V.
QOTD: ‘05 Dr. Loosen Spatlese. Good stuff.
August 25, 2008

Zinny
Great show – thanks!
QOTD: Riesling gets a fair amount of space in our wine cabinet. The last one we drank was yesterday. 2007 Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett.
August 25, 2008

John
QOTD: I think the only German I’ve had so far was a 2006 Bend In The River Riesling. Really cheap, but the girlfriend loves it. Simple. but pretty tasty. Makes my teeth hurt though, I like extremely dry wines.