WTN: 2013 Lauer Kupp and Schonfels GG

I'm still developing exposure to all the many Lauer bottlings, so I don't know if these showings were representative. But I had a nice time this weekend with the 2013 Lauer Kupp Fass 18 GG and the 2013 Lauer Schonfels Fass 11 GG.

The Kupp was perhaps a bit disjointed, bouncing between solid golden fruit depth and racy verdant briskness. Nonetheless, it was great with dinner and plenty of Saar fun on its own. Worth drinking.

However, the Schonfels was giving a bit more. Slower on the uptake, it required several hours to unwind. But when it did, the poise, the elegance, the layers, they were all there. Well worth drinking.

Always like your notes Rahsaan but here is a question for you>>>>>>Terry Theise is big on the 2015 vintage and he has good words to say about Merkelbach, Rheingau. Can you find his wines in your area?

Always like your notes Rahsaan but here is a question for you>>>>>>Terry Theise is big on the 2015 vintage and he has good words to say about Merkelbach, Rheingau. Can you find his wines in your area?

Isn't Merkelbach in the Mosel?

I've heard some good things about 2015, but there is time to start drinking them. Will be interesting to see.

Ooops correction!

Thanks Rahsaan. Schonfels sounds great. Couple of places in NYC seem to have it, but not places I frequent. But I might be in Tribeca next week. I like Lauer a lot.

[David M. Bueker]

Interesting notes. I have never been a fan of Lauer, but keep thinking I should retaste.

Interesting notes. I have never been a fan of Lauer, but keep thinking I should retaste.

As sometimes happens with German producers, there are so many Lauer cuvees that it can be difficult to get one's head around the producer. I've had scattershot exposure over the years and have not been overwhelmed, but will be buying more Schonfels.

(Although I must admit that local prices make it a lot more attractive, the Lauer GGs are 24euros here but I think roughly twice that in the States. If I develop enough interest I would certainly pay $50+ when I get back to the States, but at that point the standards/competition get tougher.)

Thanks Rahsaan. Schonfels sounds great.

I'm definitely buying more. I'm still learning my way around the vineyards/bottlings but was interested to read that it is a very different plot (high/isolated) from the Kupp plots.

Another lovely bottle of the 2013 Schonfels this weekend, such great poise and composure.

Also enjoyed the 2013 Saarfeilser Fass 13 GG, which was a bit more feisty and fun, and just as worthy of being drunk.