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Karl Erbes

Ürzig • Germany

weingueter.jpgImage: Deutsches Weininstitut
Barrique cellar in a German winery (Symbolic photo)

Karl Erbes

Würzgartenstraße 25
54539 Ürzig
Germany
Phone: +49 6532 2123
Fax: +49 6532 1417
Internet: www.weingut-karlerbes.de
E‑mail: info@weingut-karlerbes.de

In 1967, Karl Erbes († 2022), previously an oenologist at five renowned wineries in Ürzig, set up his own business. Today, his son Stefan continues to run the business, cultivating five hectares in Ürzig and Erden, exclusively Riesling on steep and very steep slopes. The vines are all ungrafted and up to 80 years old.

The outstanding vineyard In der Kranklei above the sundial, formerly also known as Kranklay, which belongs to the Ürzig Würzgarten, has been classified as a single vineyard under wine law since 2014. Many experts consider Kranklei to be the better Würzgarten. At the very least, the soil structure and good water supply justify a differentiation. Stefan Erbes' Kranklei Rieslings regularly have distinctive aromas reminiscent of star fruit in addition to the typical nectarine of the Würzgarten.

In 2012, Erbes was able to lease part of the legendary Erden Prälat vineyard from the former Moselschild winery, which originally belonged to the Geschwister Berres – Joh. Berres jr. Erben winery.

While Erbes was previously exclusively a specialist for fruity and noble sweet Rieslings, dry wines are becoming increasingly important. As befits wines from old, ungrafted vines that have been gently treated in the cellar, they mature impressively and show no signs of fatigue even after decades.

The Wines at a Glance

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling vom roten Schiefer Kabinett feinherb

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 3 18 • 10 % vol alcohol

15.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2017 Erden Treppchen Riesling Spätlese trocken

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 18 18 • 12 % vol alcohol

14🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese trocken

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 4 18 • 12 % vol alcohol

14🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

Winewhiteoff-dryWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Alte Reben Spätlese feinherb

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 19 18 • 11.5 % vol alcohol

15.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 5 18 • 8.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Erden Treppchen Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 15 18 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 6 18 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig In der Kranklei Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 7 18 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

18🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Erden Prälat Riesling Auslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 10 18 • 7 % vol alcohol

18.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 8 18 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

18🯅▲

Bottle leakage

Tasted on 11 January 2026 by Werner Elflein

Opened due to the discovery of a bottle leak during a cellar inspection. Pure golden yellow with bright reflections. Subtle herbal spice on the nose. Fine, concentrated aroma of dried nectarine, bitter orange zest and citrus fruits with hints of stone fruits. Fruity, juicy opening on the palate, with moderate sweetness and buffering, well-balanced acidity. Compact in structure due to the vintage, yet with depth. Excellent length and persistence.

18.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese *

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 9 18 • 7 % vol alcohol

18.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig In der Kranklei Riesling Auslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 11 18 • 8 % vol alcohol

18.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 12 18 • 6 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig In der Kranklei Riesling Beerenauslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 13 18 • 6 % vol alcohol

18.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2017 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 14 19 • 5.5 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 18 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2016 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 6 17 • 8 % vol alcohol

16.5🯅

Tasted on 5 January 2024 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2015 Erden Treppchen Riesling Spätlese trocken

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 3 16 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

15.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese trocken

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 23 16 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

15🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese trocken

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 27 16 • 13.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

Winewhitesemi-dryWeißer Riesling

2015 Erden Treppchen Riesling Spätlese halbtrocken

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 4 16 • 11.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

Winewhiteoff-dryWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling vom roten Schiefer Kabinett feinherb

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 5 16 • 10.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

Winewhiteoff-dryWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling von Alten Reben Spätlese feinherb

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 24 16 • 11 % vol alcohol

16.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Erden Treppchen Riesling Kabinett

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 2 16 • 9 % vol alcohol

16.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 6 16 • 8.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅

Tasted on 11 October 2025 by Werner Elflein

2015 produced very concentrated, ripe Rieslings on the Moselle, which, despite the dryness during the summer months, have a fairly lively acidity. However, these parameters do not explain Stefan Erbes' Kabinett from the Ürzig Würzgarten. The wine is not just a mystery. It presents itself as a true paradox. Not a simple one, like the well-known of Achilles and the tortoise. This is already a matter of dimensions on the level of Banach and Tarski's theorem. For here, too, volume seems to arise out of nowhere. But first things first. At first glance, everything seems clear when looking at the label. But even the colour, a rich golden yellow with sparkling reflections, is surprising. On the nose, the aromas of fruit jam (apricot, nectarine), which are quite lush given the predicate level, promise a sweetness that is not exactly restrained. Combined with 8.5 % alcohol, this suggests a graded Spätlese, if not an Auslese. Convinced? Almost. Were it not for the lightness and elegance with which this wine does not glide over the tongue, but literally hovers. Based on this perception alone, it can only be a genuine Kabinett. A delicate interplay of concentrated fruit and ripe acidity. Each sip encourages the next. Very good length.

17🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 7 16 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig In der Kranklei Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 8 16 • 7 % vol alcohol

18🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Erden Prälat Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 18 16 • 8 % vol alcohol

18.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Erden Prälat Riesling Auslese * Long Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 19 16 • 7 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 10 16 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese *

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 11 16 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

18.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese **

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 12 16 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese ***

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 13 16 • 7 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese *** Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 14 16 • 7 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig In der Kranklei Riesling Auslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 9 16 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

18🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig In der Kranklei Riesling Auslese **

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 20 16 • 7 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Erden Treppchen Riesling Beerenauslese Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 21 16 • 5.5 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 15 16 • 6 % vol alcohol

19🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Erden Treppchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 22 16 • 6.5 % vol alcohol

19.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2015 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 16 16 • 6 % vol alcohol

19.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 30 July 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2013 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 10 14 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

16.5🯅

Tasted on 19 December 2025 by Werner Elflein

Golden yellow. Delicate botrytis aroma with pronounced berry notes. A stylistically unusual selection for the winery, because there is significantly less fruit, typically nectarine, than usual. 2013 was not an easy year for Ürzig. While the Middle Moselle elsewhere got off lightly in autumn, rot caused significantly more problems for the single-pole trained vineyards in the Würzgarten. It was very much a matter of skilful – and in this case truly successful – botrytis selection. As a result, however, the Auslese is creamier, the acidity is very well integrated, and the sweetness is even decidedly moderate. A subtle spiciness spreads across the palate. Excellent length.

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2012 Ürzig Würzgarten Kranklay Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 8 13 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅

Tasted on 12 June 2024 by Werner Elflein

17.5🯅

Tasted on 26 October 2023 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2012 Erden Prälat Riesling Auslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 12 13 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

🭹🯅▲

Cork taste (e. g. Trichloroanisole)

Tasted on 23 November 2025 by Werner Elflein

18.5🯅

Tasted on 23 November 2025 by Werner Elflein

In 2012, Stefan Erbes was able to lease a part of the Erden Prälat vineyard from the former Berres family winery. Right from his first vintage, he has created a true masterpiece that could not better reflect the special characteristics of this exceptional vineyard. For a noble sweet selection, this 2012 is remarkably clear. After more than ten years, its light golden yellow colour suggests that the botrytis was not too abundant. In fact, this Prälat appears surprisingly clear and pure on the nose. The typical aroma of sun-ripened oranges is much more pronounced today than it was last year. The sweetness is not too prominent. The acidity provides structure and lends freshness and tension. The Auslese is juicy and intense on the palate and seems reluctant to leave it even minutes after swallowing.

18.5🯅

Tasted on 21 January 2024 by Werner Elflein

After more than ten years of ageing in the bottle, a strikingly bright and clear golden yellow. Only a delicate hint of botrytis on the nose. Focussed, soft aroma of ripe orange. Not overly sweet despite its concentration, perfect berry selection, clear and very clean. With just the right amount of acidity. Minute-long finish. A Prälat from the picture book.

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2012 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese ***

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 19 13 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

19🯅

Tasted on 7 October 2025 by Werner Elflein

Light old gold, almost rosé in colour. Bouquet characterised by partly dried and partly – surprisingly – fresh fruit. As a young wine, it tends towards lush concentration, but time is now revealing its plan for this wine. Peach and nectarine, typical of the Ürzig Würzgarten, are present here in all their forms. As freshly picked fruit, candied, pickled and dried. Accompanied by a lively, radiant acidity, there is no heaviness. In fact, it is probably much sweeter than it appears. Excellent length.

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2011 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 8 12 • 8 % vol alcohol

16.5🯅

Tasted on 16 April 2024 by Werner Elflein

Full golden yellow colour. Fruity nose with aromas of apricot and apricot jam. The lush yet delicate fruit continues to harmonise excellently with a well-balanced sweetness. Subtle acidity, but quite lively in the context of the vintage. Vibrant. Very good length. Age-appropriate development.

16.5🯅

Tasted on 4 July 2018 by Werner Elflein

Light straw yellow. Fragrance reminiscent of butter cream with partly tertiary, partly fruity notes. Only on the tongue do recognizable aromas of nectarine, nectarine skin and yellow-fleshed pear unfold. The lush fruit harmonizes perfectly with a well-balanced sweetness. Subtle but quite vital acidity in the vintage context. In the long finish it shows banana as well as the first signs of firn.

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2011 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese *

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 11 12 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅

Tasted on 14 September 2024 by Werner Elflein

17🯅

Tasted on 19 April 2022 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2010 Ürzig Würzgarten Kranklay Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 8 11 • 8 % vol alcohol

17🯅

Tasted on 9 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2010 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese *

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 12 11 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 9 July 2011 by our jury

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2010 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese *** Gold Capsule

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 16 11 • 7 % vol alcohol

18🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 9 July 2011 by our jury

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2010 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 18 11 • 6.5 % vol alcohol

19🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 9 July 2011 by our jury

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2009 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 35 10 • 9.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 9 July 2011 by our jury

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2009 Ürzig Würzgarten Kranklay Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 8 10 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 9 July 2011 by our jury

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2009 Ürzig Würzgarten Kranklay Riesling Auslese **

Germany

Mosel • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 11 10 • 8 % vol alcohol

18🯅

Tasted on 14 March 2025 by Werner Elflein

18🯅

Tasted on 26 February 2025 by Werner Elflein

Golden yellow in colour. Amazingly youthful bouquet with a brilliant aroma of apricot, peach and the rather subtle star fruit so typical of the Kranklay. Finest botrytis note. Light-bodied, almost weightless on the palate – and that with the gradation of an Auslese **. Fine concentration, appropriate fruit sweetness, elegant and perfectly balanced acidity. Excellent length, almost endless finish.

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2004 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese **

Germany

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 7 05 • 8 % vol alcohol

16🯅

Tasted on 17 November 2015 by Werner Elflein

Between bright lemon yellow and white gold. At first a little restless in the still slightly sulphurous nose, the mandarin scent, which becomes more pronounced with increasing contact with air, is initially masked by this. On the tongue it is highly exciting, with a pleasant phenolic attack, a fine berry note, a touch of pear and an exotic touch. Integrated acidity, well balanced sweetness. Excellent length. Animating Riesling.

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

2003 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese **

Germany

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 6 04 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 9 July 2011 by our jury

WinewhitesweetWeißer Riesling

1996 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese *

Germany

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 2602138 6 97 • 7.5 % vol alcohol

17.5🯅

Tasted on 12 June 2020 by Werner Elflein

Greenish straw to golden yellow. Ripe Riesling fragrance, fine mineral nose. Juicy starfruit, which reveals the origin of the terroir “In der Kranklei”. Well-integrated acidity, not excessively sweet, harmonious, anything but fragile and with potential for many years to come. Excellent length.

16.5🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 9 July 2011 by our jury

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