Schlossgut Diel Dorsheimer Goldloch Riesling Spatlese 2012

Date of Tasting: 12 December 2014

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: 100% Riesling

Alcohol: 8%

Origin: Nahe, Germany

Appellation: Spatlese

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR40

Web: http://www.schlossgut-diel.com/
Chubby Appreciation: 95/100
Professional Rating: ST - 93/100, CT - 90/100

Appearance: pale straw

Aroma: pineapple, peach, and spices

Palate: Rich medium-full structure. Fine acidity. Refreshing. Sweet ripe tropical fruits. Long and lingering

It was sweeter and denser than vintage 2011 I had in the previous year. So fine, so juicy, and so charming. Mineral did play the main role here but acidity and balance sweetness. It went pretty nicely with spicy and rich food such as Chinese and Thai for me. Superb now and should be nice to see how it develops.

Raumland Riesling Sekthaus Brut NV

Date of Tasting: 24 December 2013

Wine Type: White Sparkling

Grape Varieties: 100% Riesling

Alcohol: 12.5%

Origin: Rheinhessen, Germany

Appellation: n.a.

Expect to Pay: ~ THB1,000 - THB1,500

Web: http://www.raumland.de
Chubby Score: 88/100
Value for money: 5/10
Professional Rating: CT - 90/100

Appearance: pale straw yellow

Aroma: fine nose of apple and tropical fruit

Palate: fresh dazzling acidity and minerality with ripe lime and citrus, not overwhelming with good degree of mousse. medium finish.

Think of Raumland Riesling Brut as a fine substitution of those expensive champagne (though not cheap). It may not be as fine and elegant as champagne but should serve well enough. I like the character that does not show toasty nutty/almond nose like prosecco. It is an impressive one. Delicious with fresh seafood like sushi. Give it a try if you see one.

Schlossgut Diel Dorsheimer Goldloch Riesling Spatlese 2011

Date of Tasting: 6 December 2013

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: 100% Riesling

Alcohol: 8%

Origin: Nahe, Germany

Appellation: Spatlese

Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000 - THB2,500

Web: http://www.schlossgut-diel.com/
Chubby Score: 93/100
Value for money: 8/10
Professional Rating: WA - 92/100, WS - 92/100, ST - 91/100, CT - 90/100

Appearance: pale yellow

Aroma: perfume of white flower, apricot/peach, and honey

Palate: semi-sweetness of honey, peach, and tropical fruits. medium on the body and yet creamy. complex, luscious as well as balance with elegant acidity and minerality. delicate, persistent, and fine touch. 

If anybody is to fall in love with this German spatlese by Schlossgut Diel would not be a surprise for me at all. The low level of alcohol combining with not overly sweetness and fine acidity make Schlossgut Diel Goldloch Riesling Spatlese 2011 so approachable but yet could be living a few decades to come. It is so delightful for good Summer days. This should go pretty incredible with food with spiciness such as Asian food, lightly creamy or fruity dessert, or even on its own. Store it up, I say.