2011 Olaf Schneider Riesling Auslese semi-dry, Mosel/Germany

Served blind at Nick's and Andy's wonderful birthday party:

2011 Olaf Schneider Riesling Auslese semi-dry, Mosel/Germany
Never heard of "Weingut O." from Traben-Trarbach, Mosel/Germany? However, if you like Riesling wich character you might like this wine:
Recently bottled, not yet commercially launched. Naturally fermented ("Spontangärung" in German). 18 grams of residual sugar (if I rember correctly).
Made from ungrafted 100 year old vines. A selection of grapes free from botrytis, harvested in November only.
Complex aromatics of yeast, minerality, black currant, wisteria and white blossoms on the nose.
On the palate it is showing its impressive backbone of salty minerality, sappy tannins and vibrant acidity reminiscent of tropical fruits.
"Riesling with structure", as Philipp B. probably would say. Athletic structure, great depth and luscious harmony make this rich beauty difficult to resist, indeed. And it appears to be light on its feet although there is massive power and concentration. My heartfelt congratulations to Nick, Olaf & team for this achievement! - My personal rating: 94+/100.

Cheers, Rainer

Hi Rainer -

Thank you for the note. Olaf Schneider is not a name that I was familiar with before your post. I take it that this is from the Trabener Ungsberg?

Hi Rainer -

Thank you for the note. Olaf Schneider is not a name that I was familiar with before your post. I take it that this is from the Trabener Ungsberg?

Yes, Andrew, this is from the Trabener Ungsberg. You seem to have insider knowledge.

I love that vineyard, I just knew great wines could come from there!

Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L