Selbach-Oster - Riesling Spatlese 'Zeltinger Sonnenuhr' 2009 (1.5L)

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Producer	Selbach-Oster
Country	Germany
Region	Mosel
Varietal	Rieslig
Vintage	2009
Sku	82862
Size	1.5L

 

We here at Stage Left have been HUGE fans of Johannes Selbach and his wines since being introduced to his wines over 30 years ago. We make it a point to taste with Johannes at least once a year, be it here in New Brunswick, or at the family winery in Germany. 

Since 1661 the Selbach family has owned vineyards in the Mosel region. Their main treasure is simply what nature presents us with: excellent vineyard-sites, and old, ungrafted vines on steep, south-facing slopes planted on heat-retaining, mineral-rich, rocky slate soil. Their philosophy of winemaking is "hands-on" in the vineyards and "hands-off" in the cellar. Most of Selbach Oster wines are still fermented and matured in the traditional oak "Fuder"-barrels supplemented by a small number of stainless-steel vats. They do not use new oak for Rieslings to preserve the delicate structure of subtle fruit and crisp acidity as purely as possible

Tasting Notes - 

Aromas - Scents of ripe, yellow stone fruit and orange zests. The palate offers ripe apricot and peach flavors, with a hint of herbs and a touch of “salty” minerality. The elegant mouthwatering acidity balances the juicy and complex fruit, leading to a long finish with an off-dry character.
Vintage: The 2009 vintage is still precise, with slate minerality, herbs, grapefruit, yellow apple, and exotic elements like mango and passion fruit. On the palate, it harmoniously combines exotic fruits, minerality, slight honey, and a spicy, fruity finish that is wonderfully long and juicy