TN: 2001 Zilliken (Forstmeister Geltz) Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett

Tim_Heaton · July 17, 2014, 3:25am

2001 Zilliken (Forstmeister Geltz) Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (7/16/2014)
Definitely in the zone right now. Medium straw toward gold, bright. Aromas of ripe fruit, some linen, gentle petrol and some lychee notes. The palate is generous, but well lifted; the depth here is just lovely. Creamy, pillowy - I just want to swim in it. LIke a bowlful of orchard fruits, topped with a dozen different exotic spices. Juicy, delicious; I hated to see the bottle empty. In between dry and feinherb at this point. Should hold here for another 5-6 years, but I’m glad I got to see the interplay of fruit and acid at this stage of maturity. Yum. 8,0% abv, highly recommended

served non-blind after 2 hour slow-ox

bob_parsons_alberta · July 17, 2014, 4:35pm

Nice, never seen Zilliken up here.

todd_waldmann · July 17, 2014, 6:48pm

Among my favorite producers, particularly for their Kabinetts & Spatlese. Incredibly consistent. Thanks for the great note.

Howard_Cooper · July 17, 2014, 7:27pm

Love Zilliken. Had a wonderful 1995 Auslese Saturday night.

John_Morris · July 17, 2014, 7:31pm

I’ve seen their wines at Kitsilano Wines in Vancouver.

bob_parsons_alberta · July 18, 2014, 6:18am

Thanks John, I have made a note.

Bob

Jason_Hagen · July 18, 2014, 9:31pm

I am new to Zilliken thanks to a winex closeout and David Lewin’s recommendation. Delicious!

Jason