WTN: Reben and the Jets

[David M. Bueker]

2017 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese feinherb Ur Alte Reben - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (3/10/2020)
After two weeks of abstinence for a medical procedure, this was the first wine I opened. I thought it was appropriate given that it was a bottle of Selbach-Oster that initially opened my eyes to the greatness of German Riesling. This was an excellent choice, as the wine showed great palate definition, and was also perfectly balanced to work with food. The finish was dry, but echoed the crisp apple and pear fruit from the nose. Distinct petrichor notes formed the base for the fruit. Just lovely.

Lucky to have some Selbach-Oster cellared.

[David M. Bueker]

Yes. It’s wonderful stuff that ages very well.

Johannes Selbach does not get the recognition he deserves.

We don't have a great selection of German wines in BC, but Selbach-Oster has been a consistent producer over the years, so I have a solid selection of their wines. Agree they don't get the attention they should. Their prices here are good too (relative to the few other German producer prices here). Had a nice visit in the Mosel with them many years ago too...nice people.

Yes. It’s wonderful stuff that ages very well.

Johannes Selbach does not get the recognition he deserves.

My local importer says he makes too much wine to be a cult hero. But he's a great winemaker. I think I buy a bottle for each case that you buy, David, but I'm sure his relative presence in my fridge is probably similar to yours.

Johannes Selbach does not get the recognition he deserves.

I could not agree more! I love so many of his wines and they are often 1/2 or even 1/3 the price of many of the other big name producers. His "Rotlay" is just a powerhouse that I love every year.