We have just received the first two wines from the new German 2009 vintage. It is an exciting year, with low-yield, high-concentration wines.
2009 Haart Piesporter Goldtröpchen
Spätlese “Erste Lager”
Theo Haart’s “First Growth” Goldtröpchen is the finest selection from the heart of one of Germany’s greatest vineyards. His plot is central in the original historical “Goldtröpchen” vineyard, so prized before the 1971 government mandated vineyard revisions changed the boundaries. Indeed, the base of the vineyard is a finely preserved archeological site, home to the largest ancient Roman wine pressing site north of the Alps!
Production in the 2009 vintage was down by a whopping 25%, yielding the most concentrated flavors, laser-like in focus and detail. The ‘09 shows ripe yellow peach & strawberry fruit, with the pinpoint mineral details that put the Goldtröpchen in a class of its’ own. Availability of this year’s wine is extremely limited, so don’t delay!
Only $ 37.99
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2009 Schloss Lieser Estate Riesling
This wine is blend of the Graacher Himmelreich, Niederberg Helden and Lieser Schlossberg sites. It is very bright and juicy on the palate, with tangy peach flavors, and a hint of red raspberry. Displays excellent balance and structure and finishes quite dry. The fermentations of this blend were entirely natural, with no chaptalization used. Thomas Haag’s wines are particular favorites of many top international chefs and sommeliers, due to their outstanding food matching capacities. An amazing value in great Riesling!
An Unbelievable $ 15.99!
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We also have a small amount of the outstanding previous vintage from Theo Haart. This wine has been a consistent favorite with our customers and were able to get a bit more at the end of vintage.
2008 Haart Piesporter Goldtröpchen
Spätlese “Erste Lager”
“This haunting wine evokes violet, black currant and slate aromas and flavors, all defined by the taut, racy structure. Light-weight, lean and intense, with a kaleidoscope of flavors on the expansive finish. Best from 2014 through 2032. 200 cases made.” – Bruce Sanderson, The Wine Spectator, Rated 95 Points
The last few bottles for $ 39.99