WTN: 2013 Leitz Rottland Riesling

[David M. Bueker]

2013 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Hinterhaus - Germany, Rheingau (1/26/2015)
Drank over 2 nights, and while I was impressed on night one, I was blown away on night two. On the first night it was rather statuesque, showing lemon, herb and mineral tones. Tonight it had developed tangerine aromas and flavors, and added a layer of richness on the palate. It still retained the brightness from night one, so overall it was the whole package, threading the needle of elegance and depth.

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What does Hinterhaus mean? I've enjoyed the Berg Rottland in past. This sounds great

[David M. Bueker]

I am not exactly sure. I presume it's an old parcel name in the larger Rottland vineyard.

It really is quite fine. I love what Johannes does with his dry wines. I don't buy enough of them.

Translated literally I think Hinterhaus means "the house behind" and could refer to a shed or smaller building. I need to obtain more Leitz wines--I may have to order them from DC or somewhere since I don't see many of them in the Triangle area.

[David M. Bueker]

Confirmed through an older Terry Theise catalog, that Hinterhaus is a parcel name within the Rottland. Confirmed through an exchange with Johannes, that this photo was taken at the base of the Hinterhaus parcel:

Johannes Leitz with Laura and David in Rottland.jpg

Youthful days David?

[David M. Bueker]

Still youthful Bob.