Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
AG
93
"Rich, smoky aromas of yellow plum, quince, apple blossom and sweet herbs. On the palate, a sumptuous nectarine flavor is enlivened by bright, salty minerality. At once generous and crisp on the persistent finish. Unique in its restrained level of residual sugar, this is my favorite of the four Ausleses here." -Joel B. Payne
Robert Parker
RP
94
"The 2013 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Schmitt, which was picked November 7, and contains almost 100 grams of residual sugar and 10 grams of acidity, starts shy on the nose, although the concentration and noble honey flavors already indicate a fine Auslese style here. The wine is noble sweet and very piquant on the palate, a lovely amalgam of sensual fruit intensity, racy acidity and stimulating salinity. Very precise and long; you'd better keep it for your children." -Stephan Reinhardt
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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!
