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 26, 2008

jason
really good show today gary. i always love the riesling shows, esp the german ones.

QOTD -i was in germany a few months ago and tried everything i have never heard of before, weird reds that were tasty, spatburgunder ( pinot), the most interesting one was dornfelder. i had it at dinner and it had some personality. need to find some of that here.
August 26, 2008

Chris
QOTD: Westhofener Kirchspiel riesling kabinett Rheinhessen 2003
A very nice semi-sweet Kabinett!

Great show !
August 26, 2008

Smahlatz
Oh – I forgot though, that I hoping to take a holiday to the Mosel region soon – plenty to be had then I’m sure
August 26, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : Haven’t had a German wine – it’s making its way to the top of the list though – I should give it priority given my german heritage.
August 26, 2008

Maciek
QOTD: Carl Caspari Trabener Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese trocken 2006, great stuff!
August 26, 2008

Brad
QOTD: Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Reisling, from New York, i think 2006. Its known as Dr. Franks in my parents house and we always have a case sitting around.
August 26, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Anselmann 2006 Riesling Kabinett
August 26, 2008

medo
Thanks for doing this Gary! Great to see (again) that the German wines show very well at the thunder show!

@QOTD:

2006 Georg Breuer Riesling Terra Montosa – a very good dry Riesling
August 26, 2008

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
QOTD: The most recent German wine I had was a sparkler 2005 Weingut Baron Knyphausen Riesling Brut Sekt. It was a nice change from the other bubble’s I’ve been drinking and went great with the sushi we had…
August 26, 2008

jason carey
oh last riseling.. Wynns 2005 Coonowara
August 26, 2008

jason carey
by the way, as you know the Weill is richer partially because the Rhinegau is hotter than the Mosel..
August 26, 2008

Arcy
QOTD: Unfortunately, I haven’t had a German wine yet. Been just building my pallet until I turn 21 on Sep. 29th. Can’t wait to finally enjoy wine on a regular basis.
August 26, 2008

Brunop
Have you ever tasted the great wines from the Saar? Esp. Wiltingen, VOLS, Van Volxem, Muller… YUM
August 26, 2008

MrJCG1
Great episode on my favorite wine.

QOTD: I enjoy a bottle of Auslese or Spatlese at least once a week. Most recently tried a Donnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck 2006. Rated it 95 points. Simply wonderful.
August 26, 2008

oenanist
By the way, why are so many Riesling makers doctors?
August 26, 2008

oenanist
QOTD: Thanks to Corkd–your neglected child of a website–I can tell you that the last German wine I drank was a Graff Kabinett Riesling, and that I didn’t like it much. It was cheap ($10), and I take it you can’t get good German wine in this price range. Based on your enthusiasm, I’m looking forward to splurging sometime on a Spaetlese in the $20-$25 range. Maybe when I finally make it out to Queens for serious Thai food.
August 26, 2008

Saftig
Lived in Germany almost 12 years and had my share of some phenomenal wines. Make a point of going to some of the small village Weinfeste, it’s an education and sheer bliss. QOTD: Studert Prum, very yummy, all by its lonesome but I don’t think there’s a wine out there that is more versatile with food than Riesling.
August 26, 2008

Rossodio
2005 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Clos des Capucins Réserve Personnelle — no, wait, that’s an Alsatian Riesling, which was phenomenal. The last German I had was 2006 Rudi Wiest Riesling, a good QPR at 13-14 dollars.
August 26, 2008

AshmanE
Great show. You hit me in my sweet point… pardon the pun…

QOTD: Actually, the Monchhof 2005 Spatlese was my last german one I believe. I just bought 3 bottles of the 2006 about 3 days ago and I can’t wait to crack them open. Probably one now and the other two will be saved for a while…
August 26, 2008

Mason
Gary, I am a big fan of German wines, so this is right up my alley.

QOTD: Last one I had was Monchhof Estate Reisling 2006, and it is a great go-to wine when you are looking for a good riesling at a great price!
August 26, 2008

zach even - esh
DUDE – you’re using the helmet I bought you! Niiiiiice bruddah!

kill it!

–z–
August 26, 2008

brorjace
Good show, I love good Riesling. My biggest probably is that people automatically assume they are sweet, when in my opinion the dry ones really rock . I think the last one I had was a Prum Spatlese, and it was of course delicious.
August 26, 2008

Leif erik Sundstrom
QOTD:: 1983 Kesselstatt Piersporter Goldptrochen Auslese — was still a baby. but went oh so well with a pulled pork sandwhich. love the german rieslings..

maybe in the future you could do a Mosel vs Wachau Riesling show? a blind battle, eh?
August 25, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: Slatestone Riesling…enjoyed it quite a bit!

Great show GV…always a pleasure to watch!
August 25, 2008

Roberto
hi gary thanks for this show, nice to see in the comments that people do drink these wines, I personally love them, especially anything good from Dr. Loosen.

I wish you could do more live shows, instead of taped… they lose a bit, I think. But I understand your schedule dude.

health!

RR