Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr 'Rotlay' Riesling Auslese, 2023

Name: Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr 'Rotlay' Riesling Auslese, 2023
Brand: Selbach-Oster
SKU: NYC-AFKAT-2025-DE-SOS-59-23
Price: 75.99 USD
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White Wine from Mosel, Germany

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The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr—Mosel's most famous vineyard clock—sits on south-facing slate of exceptional steepness. Selbach-Oster's 'Rotlay' (red clay) designation indicates wines from this specific terroir variant, known for riper fruit character while maintaining the minerality that defines Mosel. The Riesling Auslese style (selected harvest) indicates grapes harvested at heightened ripeness, creating naturally concentrated wines with subtle sweetness. At two years old, this 2023 vintage shows the Sonnenuhr character—bright citrus and stone fruit balanced by minerality and fresh acidity. For those seeking to explore German Riesling's sophistication, this wine demonstrates why the Sonnenuhr commands premium prices.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 97

"The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese Rotlay comes from the warm parcel of ungrafted 100-year-old vines. A touch of petrichor hovers above candied kumquat. The palate offers pure, aromatic peachiness with absolute delineation, framed and heightened by zestiness that makes the mouth water with grapefruit intensity. Such exquisite balance, cut and exactitude is wonderful and gives this incredible harmony." -Anne Krebiehl MW

Robert Parker

RP 96

"The clearly defined 2023 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Rotlay is deep and generous yet also refined and elegant on the nuanced nose. Rich and smooth yet refined and elegant on the palate, with very delicate, filigreed acidity and a long, mouthwatering and finely tannic finish, this is a superb and age-worthy Rotlay and a highlight of the vintage for Selbach-Oster. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork." -Stephan Reinhardt

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

Variety: Riesling
Region: Mosel
Vineyard: Zeltinger Sonnenuhr – single parcel Rotlay
Soil Type: Blue Devonian slate
Fermentation & Élevage: Spontaneous fermentation and aging in old Mosel Fuder

Details

Grape Variety

Riesling
Vintage

2023
Size

750ml

German Wines

Is there a better grape than Riesling? Is there a better value? Its fruit purity, its perfume, and its mineral nuance are all unparalleled. And for centuries, the top German Rieslings were priced accordingly: at least as expensive as the top red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But nowadays you could spend a lifetime exploring Germany’s great Riesling-producing regions while staying well within your budget. You might take an occasional break to try Germany’s other white grapes or perhaps a glass of Spätburgunder (the local name for Pinot Noir). It’s time to get started!

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