GLOBAL TRAVELER MAGAZINE - August 2010

Wines on the Wing – Best wines served in international Business Class
FIRST PLACE WHITE WINE: Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett 2007, Zeltinger Schlossberg, Mosel @ Qatar Airways,
also highest scoring wine across all categories (red, white, sparkling)

ERSTER PLATZ WEISSWEIN: Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett 2007, Zeltinger Schlossberg, Mosel @ Qatar Airways,
außerdem höchstbewerteter Wein von allen Kategorien (Rot, Weiß und Schaumwein)

WINE ADVOCATE - MAY 2010

NEW YORK TIMES - DINING - April 2010

Tasting Report, Mosel Kabinett Rieslings that speak in a delicate whisper:

WINE SPECTATOR March 2010

WINE SPECTATOR January 2010

WINE SPECTATOR Insinder

GAULT MILLAU 2010 November 2009

4 Trauben
... Auch die 2008er Reihe ist durch die Bank überzeugend. Die trockenen Rieslinge zeichnen sich mineralisch, die Kabinette feinfruchtig und rassig. Schwerpunkt bilden vier fruchtiges Spätlesen, eine schöner als die andere. Die Spätlese „Schmitt“ setzt mit ihrer tiefgründigen Mineralität den Glanzpunkt. Eine Auslese und ein Eiswein krönen diese stimmige Kollektion im klassischen Moselstil.

MONDO/EICHELMANN 2010 November 2009

5 STERNE
... Jahr für Jahr fallen die Rieslinge von Selbach-Oster selbst in umfangreichen Moselverkos-tungen auf: Sie bestechen durch ihre Eleganz und Reintönigkeit, und somit wirkt die Süße niemals vordergründig: Klassische Mosel-Rieslinge!

2006 konnte an die tollen 2005er anschließen, auch 2007 überzeugte voll. Die 2008er sind frisch, saftig und rassig.

DER FEINSCHMECKER, November 2009

4 FFFF Balken
…Neben den trockenen Rieslingen, die durchaus Charme haben, gehören aus 2008 die feinherben und fruchtsüßen Weine zu den Erfolgen des Jahrgangs. Die fruchtigen Kabinett- und Spätlese- Qualitäten verbinden gekonnt intensive aromatische Fruchtnoten mit minera-lischen Nuancen und werden von einer rassigen Säure beflügelt. Probiertips:
2008 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett trocken
2008 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spätlese trocken
2008 Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett halbtrocken
2008 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
2008 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese

MOSEL FINE WINES October 2009

MOSEL FINE WINES “The independent Review for Mosel Riesling”
By Jean Fisch and David Rayer"
2008 is all about wonderful lightness and not about thickness". These words by Johannes summarize perfectly well his collection in 2008. The lineup is quite impressive with great consistency throughout the portfolio and some true highlights including the impressive Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese *. In addition, the dry white wine collection is full of fresh flavors and good inner balance.

WINE SPECTATOR ONLINE June 2009

BRUCE SANDERSON DECANTED
A Spätlese Vintage: Part II
... From there I moved to Selbach-Oster, represented by the indefatigable Johannes Selbach. "We had almost as long hang time in 2008 as '07," he explained, "but '08 was about 5 percent lighter, with more apple flavors. It's perfect for Kabinett and Spätlese, whereas in '07 we achieved higher prädikats and more botrytis."

This is a terrific range, with the Kabientt Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Zeltinger Sonnenuhr standing out for its floral and peach notes and lovely balance and harmony. This year, Selbach added another single parcel bottling to his "Rotlay" (Zeltinger Sonnenuhr) and "Schmitt" (Zeltinger Schlossberg) labels. The Zeltinger Himmelreich Spätlese Anrecht is detailed, delicate and rich, with long lasting flavors of apple, citrus and peach.

The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Rotlay was full of apple and brown spice notes, while the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Zeltinger Schlossberg Schmitt seemed drier, featuring more mineral and chalk tones. Selbach is moving away from using the auslese designation on the label in order to focus on these special terroirs.

WINE ADVOCATE June 2009

Jancis Robinson Juni 2009

...Below are my 50-odd tasting notes from Howard Ripley's presentation of the 2008 German vintage, where I was particularly impressed by the wines produced by Barbara and Johannes Selbach-Oster shown here....

Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2008 Mosel 17 Drink 2009-17
Very natural, rather 'dry' sort of nose. Then on the palate there is masses of acidity and limpid fruit. Very juicy and well balanced. Subtle. Confident. Really quite delicate. 8.5%
£49 for 6 ib Howard Ripley

Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2008 Mosel 18 Drink 2010-18
Greenish gold. Ripe and with lots of integrity. So complete! There's a delicacy here. The acidity is so well integrated....
£61 for 6 ib Howard Ripley

Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2008 Mosel 16.5 Drink 2011-18
Not quite the precision of some Auslesen in 2008 but certainly it has the sweetness level. Not quite as thrilling, relatively, as this producer's 'lower' level wines.
£74 for 6 ib Howard Ripley

Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Eiswein 2008 Mosel 17 Drink 2010-15
Lots of acidity and freshness and lemon sherbet with a floral overlay. Not nearly as complex as some of the Auslesen but bright and fresh.
£205 for 6 halves ib Howard Ripley

WINE SPECTATOR April 2009

WINE SPECTATOR Feburary 2009

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Dezember 2008

The Chronicle Wine Selections - Stars of 2008
Selbach-Oster Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese *** (3 Sterne)

GAULT MILLAU 2009 November 2008

4 TRAUBEN
...Im Jahrgang 2007 zeigte Selbach eine rundum solide Leistung. Unsere Lieblinge sind die Domprobst Spätlese mit ihrem rauchigen Aprikosenduft und die grandios konzentrierte Trockenbeerenauslese

MONDO/EICHELMANN 2009 November 2008

5 STERNE
... Jahr für Jahr fallen die Rieslinge von Selbach-Oster selbst in umfangreichen Mo-selverkostungen auf: Sie bestechen durch ihre Eleganz und Reintönigkeit, und somit wirkt die Süße niemals vordergründig: klassische Mosel-Rieslinge!

Der Jahrgang 2005 überzeugte in allen Bereichen, vom feinfruchtigen Kabinett bis zu den fabelhaften Beerenauslesen. 2006 kann da erstaunlicherweise anschließen: Die Weine sind durchweg rassig, würzig, saftig. 2007 überzeugen bereits die Kabinett-weine und Spätlesen auf ganzer Linie.

WINE ADVOCATE Oktober 2008

WINE SPECTATOR Oktober 2008

HANDELSBLATT WEEKEND JOURNAL September 2008

Selbach-Oster auch dieses Jahr wieder unter den 100 Top Winzer Deutschlands

FOOD AND WINE

STAR SELECTION:
2007 Selbach Riesling Kabinett – Selbach’s crisp “Fish Label” Riesling Kabinett is particulary good in the impressive 2007 Mosel vintage, which was marked by a long, cool summer and fine autumn weather

ROBB REPORT 20TH ANNUAL BEST OF THE BEST Juni 2008

The long, temperate growing season of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region brings intense ripeness to Riesling grown in Selbach-Oster’s south-facing vineyards, where rocky slate soils help retain heat. In contrast to this producer’s general practice of using only old wood, the Selbach-Oster 2006 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer ($128 for a half bottle) was fermented in a new Fuder (the tradi-tional Mosel 1,000-liter cask) and then racked into stainless steel, which gives the wine a modern bent. Although this Riesling can serve as an ideal "meditation wine," pairing it with a cheese course is an essay in synergy that transforms both the food and the wine.

WINE SPECTATOR April 2008

WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER 27. Februar 2008

Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Zeltinger Schlossberg Schmitt 2006 93 Pts.
Loads of honey, apricot and golden raisin flavors permeate this lush white. There’s a hint of dried apricot and lemon candy too. It’s very rich, yet has enough acidity to keep it from getting too heavy. Long finish. Drink now through 2030.—B.S.

Riesling Auslese* Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Graacher Domprobst 2006 92 Pts.
Candied berry and citrus aromas and flavors are detailed and persistent as this Riesling unfolds on the palate. It’s concentrated, lingering with a peach and lime aftertaste. Drink now through 2030.—B.S.

LUXURY WEB MAGAZINE – THE BEST 25 WINES OF `07 Januar 2008

by Manos Angelakis
The first major tasting in New York City for the new season, took place on August 22. Michael Skurnik Wines, an importer/distributor of fine estate wines, showed… …and I had the chance to have a few minutes with Johannes Selbach owner and winemaker of one of my favorite and absolutely classic Riesling wineries, Weingut Selbach-Oster. …I also tasted a Beerenauslese (BA) that had almost the characteristics of a Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) and, price-wise, is one of the best deals for a recent German noble wine.[b]Weingut Selbach-Oster, 2005 Zeltinger Schloßberg Beerenauslese.

Aromas of honey, candied citrus and smoky botrytis. A palate of grapefruit jest, va-nilla, marzipan and fresh juicy apple. Long, remarkable finish of honey, ginger and raisiny smoke. Rated at 97 points.

STEPHEN TANZER’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR Januar 2008