2008 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 'Anrecht'
The latest in the series of of parcel designated Rieslings from Johannes Selbach once again hits the spot. While this is certainly not a dry wine, the more traditional 2008 acids provide a lovely counterpoint to the measured sweetness of the wine, creating a more vibrant package than has been the norm for recent vintages. Tart, and almost minty fruit is supported by minerality that is anything but subtle. The one caution I would give is to either open the wine well in advance or give it a splash decant, as it does have a good bit of trapped CO2.
