Wines from Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2001 Graacher Himmelreich Eiswein Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
- $100
Acidity combined with sweetness dominate this wine, whose freshness contrasts nicely with its intense sweetness and overwhelming acidity. It should age indefinitely. —R.V.
— R.V.
(3/1/2003)
S.A. Prüm 2002 Graacher Himmelreich Eiswein Fass 56 Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
- $195
Layers of sweet mango, pineapple and citrus fruits are beautifully balanced on a razor’s edge of bright acidity. Hints of apricot add complexity to the aromas, while the finish extends for what seems like minutes.
— J.C.
(8/1/2004)
Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) 2004 Berncasteler Doctor Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
- Editors' Choice
- $64
What balance! This wine’s considerable sweetness is admirably buffered by ample acidity, while low alcohol adds to the impression of lightness and ease. This structural balance is complemented by the way slaty-minerally aromas play off bright tangerine and peach flavors, ending seamlessly, crisp and long. Delicious now, but should easily age 20 years.
— J.C.
(9/1/2006)
Von Othegraven 2004 Kanzem Altenberg Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
- Cellar Selection
- $55
This is a knockout, from the floral and apricot-laced aromas right through the lingering notes of honey and fruit. It’s rich and unctuous on the palate, balancing its considerable residual sugar with only 7% alcohol and crisp, mouthwatering acids. Blends a mélange of fruit—apricots, peaches, pears and apples—with nuances of spice and mineral that no other country…
— J.C.
(5/1/2006)
Grans-Fassian 2005 Trittenheimer Apotheke Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $40
This estate has been turning out better and better wines nearly every year, and this may be its best yet. A fabulous bouquet of honeyed slate, green apples and limes is followed by flavors that are sweet yet balanced, with great freshness and racy acidity. Finishes long and mouthwatering. Not only about power, there’s also elegance to spare.
— J.C.
(12/1/2006)
Dr. Loosen 2005 Ürziger Würzgarten Beerenauslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
- Cellar Selection
- $110
Loosen excelled in 2005, and this beerenauslese is no exception. Brilliantly pure scents of pineapple and honey zoom from the glass, then turn lush and voluptuous on the palate, adding alluring hints of peaches and baked apple. Rich and viscous, it lingers on the finish like wildflower honey.
— J.C.
(10/1/2007)
Joh. Jos. Prüm 2005 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
- Editors' Choice
- $38
Strongly marked by rather stinky aromas at first, this wine reveals its full majesty on the palate, where it’s lush and round without being soft, filled with baked apple, vanilla, honey and spice notes balanced by ripe acidity. Layered and long on the finish, where it reveals more complexity with every sip. Give it a vigorous decanting if you open a bottle now, or…
— J.C.
(10/1/2007)
Joh. Jos. Prüm 2005 Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
In contrast to Prüm’s Wehlener Sonnenuhr auslese, this wine is less flamboyant, more taciturn in character. The bouquet is rather sulfury and leesy but clearly suggests great potential. It’s dense and powerful on the palate, with apple, citrus and vanilla flavors that finish long and crisp. It may seem redundant to go on gushing about each of Prüm’s 2005 bottlings…
— J.C.
(6/1/2007)
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