WTN: Ina Burgergarten

by **David M. Bueker** » Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:21 pm

2001 Müller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Pfalz (4/26/2020)
This time when I went to the wine cellar, I wore my glasses, and so selected the intended wine. The 2001 Burgergarten Riesling Spatlese comes from the swan song vintage for the legendary HGS at Catoir. Time tends to create a different view of these wines, imbuing them with an unnatural, nearly magical level of power. Perhaps that’s due to the Rieslaner and Scheurebe, which often have more richness and, especially for the Rieslaner, weight.

That is not to say that this is a light wine. It has depth and exceptional length. But that is not what is so amazing about it. The defining characteristic of this wine is elegance. It carries its thousand flavors on the wings of angels. It’s important words delivered in a calm, melodious voice.

by **Dale Williams** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:37 pm

great note (and title)

by **David M. Bueker** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:42 pm

Danke

by **Bob Parsons Alberta** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:59 pm

Agree..on the ball as usual!!