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

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

Great show !

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.

where can I get that shirt

Great show and much improved pronounciation on “Spaetlese”. Next German lesson, Weil is pronounced “While”, not “Wheel”.

I think you probably need to consider how these three wines will evolve and where the Weil will be in 10 to 15 years as it puts on a little weight and continues to evolve. Kind of like that 195 pound HS linebacker that goes into Ohio State and comes out a 245 pound monster First Round NFL draft pick – oh yeah!

QOTD: Getting ready to pop a nice Riesling this week: 2001 Johann Peter Reinert Kanzemer Altenberg Riesling Spatlese

I love German Riesling Spatlese wine. It is my favorite white wine. I was big into these a few year ago. I think its time to pick one up. Thanks for the show. It rocked!

QOTD: 1981 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling ‘Sang’ Spaetlese. Word to the wise, you can find Spätlese(n) at the under $10 price point at Trader Joe’s or the local wine store, but don’t bother. You need to be $15+ before you can begin to touch the realm of these wines tasted today.

Interestingly enough, Mönchhof aka Robert Eymael also has a Christoffel under his umbrella called JJ Christoffel, who is rather good. Dr Christoffel is new to the US scene and is not very well known in Germany either. If you go to wine-searcher.com you’ll see who is carrying this wine in the US 😉

Weil is not pronounced like ‘while’ as a poster suggested it is ‘vile’. Another poster asked about the Doktor moniker on wines. Culturally, Germany puts the emphasis on WHO the estate belonged to at the beginning. Long ago as now, the person had to be of means to buy a vineyard. Even in the 1800’s when many of these named wines came to be, property was expensive. It often took a doctor to buy one, also the owner may have a doctorate in _something_, sometimes agriculture, sometimes philosophie…..education sells in Germany, unlike other places I can think of.

If you are wondering about a German wine to buy, check my site for kontact info and I’ll be happy to steer you.

The last German wine I had was one I actually have another bottle of in the fridge, J.u.H.A. Strub 2004 Niersteiner Brückchen Grüner Veltliner Kabinett trocken. Yum. I love the Strub wines, they don’t disappoint and since I live in Berlin, the prices are great (5.15 euros a bottle). They make a great dry Riesling too.

Good Show!! My last German was the 2005 Monchhof Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese Riesling.

Really nice show, those sounded great.

QOTD: I had a Riesling Spätlese Trocken wine recently. I have no clue where it’s from as the label’s german is a bit too advanced for me. Didn’t know what trocken meant at the time, wasn’t expecting it too be so dry. Was very high on acid, quite nice. It was a gift for my dad on a business trip in Germany.

QOTD: Dr. Karl Christoffel Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2003

I am able to buy the Christoffel wines by the case through the father of a friend. I’ve got a bunch :-).

Definitely the best by far was a Kabinett from Bingen Bingen Bangen!

Smell it first!

Ah the wonderful world of German rieslings…
QOTD: Schloss Schonborn Rheingau riesling 1994. A basic German riesling, but still alive and vibrant after 14 years.

I can answer the question for once, though I totally wish it was a better wine. Black Tower Riesling (2006?). Drank at a party with a bunch of my friends. I made them sniffy sniff the wine which was awesome.

Yo G, Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice Vinos in da Hizzy !!!!!!!!!! 🙂

QOTD: Muller-Catoir Scheurebe Spatlese……YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMM !!!!!

QOTD: Klaus Keller Rheinhessen Riesling trocken Qba 2004

I love the dryer Rieslings from Germany! I go each November for the latest from the eastern half of Germany. Auslese, Kabinett, Spatlese – all have their own times to enjoy. Kabinett is my fav for just drinking by itself. Spatlese is a little sweet for my pal, but works well with pie. or 10% seltzer water.
GREAT SHOW! Educational!
QOTD: Any German Riesling with QmP rating, but last one was 2005 Anselmann Kabinett Riesling.

Question OTD: I’ve had zee German but I forget which, I did have a Gruner from Austria a few weeks ago. Made my breath stink!! (although the wine was good).

Question OTD: I’ve had zee German but I forget which, I did have a Gruner from Austria a few weeks ago. Made my breath stink!! (although the wine was good).

German Spatlese Rieslings – Episode #526 Great episode Gary, always nice to drink some Spatlese and you picked some beauties. Gotta do some Donhoff someday. Waynestreet

QOTD: Hi Gary, thanks for this line up. The last German wine I had is Gewurztraminer although I can’t remember the producer the wine was purchased from UK retailer. Lovely floral aromas one of my favs.

Cheers

Richard aka Scotscan

Great show GV. I cut my wine teeth on German wines. Even though I have moved on to more reds, I still go back to a good German Riesling two to three times a year.

QOTD: The last German Riesling I drank was a Kabinett. Can’t remember the producer. I haven’t had a spatlese in years. Time to take a trip down memory lane.

Thanks for expanding horizons. I love the gruenerveltliners from Austria…so looking forward to experimenting. Wine Diver Girl

GV – I’ve been trying for years to get myself into Ger. Reis. and I haven’t gotten there yet. Even though I know they are wonderful, go well with food, low in alcohol, can be drunk in all seasons, etc. I suck – I have to change this…

Good Show Gary !

God I really love Riesling wherever it comes from.

Last German one was either

Dr von Basserman-jordan rieslinh estate trocken or a Dr Loosen Riesling – either way it was good !