TN: 2001 Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Spätlese (Germany, Rheinhessen)

John_Danza · November 3, 2019, 3:23pm

2001 Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Rheinhessen (11/3/2019)
A bit of petrol on the nose, which faded after a while. Medium gold in color. Still shows more sweetness than I would expect from a Spatlese, but the wine is very complex, so the sweetness just adds to the enjoyment. There’s a dense mouthfeel, with lots of acidity, minerality, and fall fruits. It paired well with the lobster dish.

I have one bottle left from the case, which I’ll hold for another five years to check development. It’s amazing the kind of quality that was available 15 years ago for $12 a bottle. (91 pts.)

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C_Mc_Cart · November 3, 2019, 4:06pm

Thanks for the note. Bought 6 and still have 4 which will sleep a while longer. Great value wines.

David_Bu3ker · November 3, 2019, 4:50pm

2001 was a fabulous buying opportunity. Wines as low as $8 (e.g. Leitz Klosterlay QbA) have stood the test of time to survive and develop.

Rick_Allen · November 3, 2019, 4:56pm

I bought a bunch of this at the time, but drank it all because it was so delicious.

JeffK · November 4, 2019, 10:35pm

Gunderloch did a fantastic job in 2001. Really it was hard not to in such a great vintage. The only Gunderloch wines I have left from the 2001 vintage are 2 bottles. The NR Auslese and NR Goldcap Auslese.

VM

Scott_Spears · November 5, 2019, 12:37am

I still had 4 or 5 bottles of 201 JJ Prum Spatlese in the cellar. I check in periodically, but every bottle has been stellar. That was such a great vintage, and it was my first real introduction to German wines. Those were the days.

Cheers,
Scott