2003 Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling Q.b.A. Georg Breuer, Rheingau

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2003er Berg Schlossberg, as it is referred to on the consumer label, is a dry-tasting or legally dry Riesling (data is no longer available) made from the Estate’s finest casks from this vineyard. The first nose still has some freshness and proves even youthful, and slowly offers a rather ripe and engaging nose made of melon, starfruit, almond, a hint camphor, and fine spices. The wine coats the palate, and proves rather powerful and assertive on the palate. It leaves a pleasing and aromatic finish, delivering flavors of almond, coconut, and pineapple juice, with a light touch of tartness coming through in the overall nicely complex finish. This proves a beautiful surprise in the hot 2003 vintage. Now-2028. - Jan. 2020