German 2003s – Part II

See also Part I

 and Part III.

 

 

FORSTMEISTER GELTZ-ZILLIKEN, SAAR

 

 

 

Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett 2003 Geltz-Zilliken 17 Drink  2006-12

 

Tense, introvert nose. Cooler, tarter and drier than most. Very freshing. All Zilliken’s wines are particularly delicate.

 

 

 

Saarburger Rausch Riesling Spätlese 2003 Geltz-Zilliken 17 Drink  2007-14

 

Dumb nose. Definitely pronounced acidity. Steely, racy, fine, delicate.

 

 

 

Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese 2003 Geltz-Zilliken 17 Drink  2008-20

 

Very unusual glucose syrup (Lucozade) sort of nose. Floral rather than botrytis on the nose. Relatively simple.

 

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