Winery - Von Othegraven
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A strongly minerally wine, the 2005 Maria v. O. boasts perfumes of heating oil and smoke, while the flavors are of apple, pear and citrus, all wrapped in a petrolly shroud. Yet for all that, it also features sweetness balanced by lime-like acid and a clean, refreshing finish. Drink now–2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
More powerfully built than most Saar wines, with a weighty 10% alcohol providing a solid core. Its dense, slate-driven aromas glide into a richly textured, creamy mouthfeel filled with smoke, petrol and peach-pear flavors that turn slightly oily on the finish. A bit different, but worth trying.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slightly spicy and musky on the nose, but there’s also plenty of apple and melon to balance out the ledger. Cinnamon and baked apple flavors finish a trifle soft, but there’s good persistence and minerality as well. Made in a fuller style, but avoids clumsiness. Imported by Classical Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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 in the wine-producing world has yet matched. Like many top German Rieslings, you can drink this now, or enjoy it 20 years from now, and it should last well beyond that. Imported by Classical Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts off a bit sulfury, but it’s manageable, lifting in a few minutes to reveal bright citrus and green apple notes. The wine is light and dry, with modest pear and citrus fruit flavors, but its focus is on minerality, which persists through the long finish. Imported by Classical Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Wonderfully balanced and fine, with classic honey, bergamot and dried pineapple aromas that aren’t overpowering. This is on the elegant side, blending sweet honey and candied pineapple flavors with zesty citrus fruit for balance. Exquisitely long on the finish, where the balance and elegance become even more apparent. Drink now–2030.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This sturdy, medium-weight wine begins with scents of pears and peaches alongside delicate floral notes; on the palate, the wine takes on more minerality—like wet river stones warming in the summer sun while still showcasing ripe fruit. Finishes firm, with bright acids.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Words hardly do this wine justice. It’s unctuous almost beyond the point of being wine—offering a mèlange of dried fruits and honey that ooze over every taste bud, filling the pores of your mouth and then releasing sugar and flavor for minutes afterward. And the aromas aren’t too shabby either, giving up intense scents of dried apricots and orange marmalade, tinged with tea-like notes that add a sense of lightness and complexity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Disappointing. Has some nice lime and mineral scents and flavors, but finishes very tart and citrusy, without the expected depth. Imported by Classical Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The juice here comes from old vines from the steepest portion of the Altenberg slope. Still quite young, showing a hint of diesel with some botrytis as well. Clean, slatey, unbelievably intense bouquet with dense floral, citrus rind, and mineral scents. The fruit is ripe, full, perfectly harmonious and long. It finishes with just a kiss of honey. Delicious right now, but built for the long haul. Cellar Selection.
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