2018 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2018er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is still slightly marked by reductive residues from its spontaneous fermentation and only gradually reveals its attractive scents of white melon, apricot blossom, herbs, and spices. The wine comes over as quite subtle on the creamy and suave palate, and develops more structure and cut as some zesty elements of grapefruit, fresh pineapple, and minty herbs come through in the slightly ample finish. This overall rather round expression of fruity-styled Riesling lives from its incredible complexity and subtlety. 2028-2048. - Okt. 2019

Vinous: Ripe pear, mirabelle and lychee are garlanded with heliotrope and lily. The delicate but glossy palate introduces overripe Persian melon to accompany the already effusive fruit and decadent liquid perfume promised on the nose. Seed piquancy and a kiss of wet stone lend welcome counterpoint to the lusciously lingering finish. (There is also an auctioned bottling of Sonnenuhr Spätlese – A.P. #17 – which I did not have an opportunity to taste.) - David Schildknecht, Aug. 2020