Schäfer-Fröhlich
Felseneck Spätlese Riesling
Nahe, Germany
I’ve enjoyed this producer for a few years (specifically the Felseneck GG) but this is my first experience with their Spatlese Riesling from 2013. Followed over two days.
Next to a ‘22 Clemens Busch Auslese and a ‘22 Kloster Eberbach Baiken Erste Lage Trocken, the richness here was Goldilocks…right down the middle. Not a dynamite vintage, yet I’ve found I traditionally enjoy the Spatlese-level and above sweet wines from cooler vintages as the acid and sweetness play nicely together. Exhibit A. Ripe nectarine and white peach aromatically but also plenty of citrus notes. Lemon-lime and limestone grit dance on the mid-palate before a mineral + honeyed profile bring about an elegantly rich profile complemented by both the classical mineral and sweet Spatlese notes. Crushable at 7.5 ABV!
Enjoyable now and I’m not sure it gets better from here, just different. Consistent over both nights.
I’ve enjoyed this producer for a few years (specifically the Felseneck GG) but this is my first experience with their Spatlese Riesling from 2013. Followed over two days.
Next to a ‘22 Clemens Busch Auslese and a ‘22 Kloster Eberbach Baiken Erste Lage Trocken, the richness here was Goldilocks…right down the middle. Not a dynamite vintage, yet I’ve found I traditionally enjoy the Spatlese-level and above sweet wines from cooler vintages as the acid and sweetness play nicely together. Exhibit A. Ripe nectarine and white peach aromatically but also plenty of citrus notes. Lemon-lime and limestone grit dance on the mid-palate before a mineral + honeyed profile bring about an elegantly rich profile complemented by both the classical mineral and sweet Spatlese notes. Crushable at 7.5 ABV!
Enjoyable now and I’m not sure it gets better from here, just different. Consistent over both nights.
How can you not love Felseneck? This was the Spatlese with generous tropical fruit and great acids.
How can you not love Felseneck? This was the Spatlese with generous tropical fruit and great acids.
Mar 1st, 2015
An herbaceous quality with a super long finish, my favorite of the night! @DavidBowlerWine
An herbaceous quality with a super long finish, my favorite of the night! @DavidBowlerWine
Nov 19th, 2014
Good Spätlese with only 7,5%. A few fine airbubbles, prominent taste of apple
Good Spätlese with only 7,5%. A few fine airbubbles, prominent taste of apple
Feb 2nd, 2020
Crystalline, lively, powerful and rich but texturally light and served on a bed of rocks.
Crystalline, lively, powerful and rich but texturally light and served on a bed of rocks.
Mar 16th, 2016
Zachery had this 10 years ago
Zachery had this 10 years ago
Apr 10th, 2015
