TN: 2007 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling Alte Reben (Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal)

WINE TALK
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An interesting tale of one wine over a decade. My note from 11 years ago:

2007 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling Alte Reben - Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal (10/10/2009)
Piercing, hammering, mineral acidity is what this young wine is all about right now. There is a decent dose of green apple-tinged fruit, but the mineral and acidity dominate the palate so much it’s hard to get a bead on the fruit. I have loved this wine in older vintages like 01, 02, 05, but 07 is quite unyielding in its youth. I have a couple more that will be put away for at least 6-8 years, when the wine will hopefully blossom, and the score skyrocket (89 pts.)

And today:

2007 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling Alte Reben - Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal (3/23/2020)
Bit of medium light golden color, lightly floral/petrol nose, quite rich on the palate, with nicely balancing acidity and some umami hints, showing a bit of development but plenty of life ahead, this is really in a perfect place. A wonderful Riesling. (93 pts.)

Don’t you love when a prediction comes to pass? [cheers.gif]

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No surprise! Their Riesling Gaisberg is just the same. I don’t know how much people age their Austrian dry whites but I feel pretty confident that a lot of it is drunk way too young. Thanks for the notes, great to get the comparison.

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I age mine, up to 20 years, though I think the sweet spot is 10-15. This was an impressive transition, looking back at the original note. I never look at old notes before I write a new one, and frankly didn’t even remember I had posted that 2009 one until I saw it.

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One of my favorite addresses. Thanks!

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You are a fine role model for the rest of us and have just managed to remind me about getting some more Austrian whites for the cellar champagne.gif

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You are now the president of my fan club. Would be nice to have more than one member [wow.gif]

Personally, I get the same pleasure from a great aged Riesling as from a great aged white burg. And, they are much more affordable, and have almost no instances of premox.

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Well cheers to that [cheers.gif]

I am right with you there regarding the joys of an aged Riesling. Without a doubt Riesling is the smart buy for the cellar in all possible ways. That said I personally find myself buying more and more white burgs - it’s funny how hard it is to act rationally sometimes.