2017 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese goldene Kapsel Markus Molitor, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2017 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese goldene Kapsel, Markus Molitor

There are two selections of the 2017 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese (Golden Capsule)—this one is AP 22 18, whereas AP 123 19 will be sold at the auction. The nose is clear, bright, fresh and complex, very deep and crunchy as well as nicely reductive. Lush and intense on the round, elegant and densely textured palate, this wine reveals remarkable complexity and piquant acidity that leads to a long, crystalline and crunchy finish with stimulating salinity. Tasted in April 2019. - Stephan Reinhardt, Jun. 2019

Mosel Fine Wines - 2017 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese goldene Kapsel, Markus Molitor

The 2017er Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese (Golden Capsule) is quite non-saying at first and only gradually reveals its finely aromatic nose of orange blossom, almond, vineyard peach and pineapple. The wine sweetness and smoothness add to the Auslese character of the wine on the palate. The finish is juicy and fruit driven. The wine gains charm after extensive airing. 2027-2047. - Okt. 2018

Vinous - 2017 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese goldene Kapsel, Markus Molitor

Musky iris, peony, apple, mango, pink grapefruit and lime make for a heady aromatic and lusciously fruity as well as perfumed palate impression. The feel is flatteringly creamy. Effusively, exotically and colorfully fruity as it is, this unapologetically sweet offering benefits on a superbly sustained finish from the bright juiciness of its citrus as well as from subtle but mouthwateringly efficacious salinity. - David Schildknecht, Jan. 2020