German 2003s – Part III

This is the third and final alphabetical instalment of my tasting notes on Germany’s extremely varied 2003s – though I must confess that I have been lucky or sensible enough to concentrate on the better producers. I will keep adding notes as and when I taste more, relevant wines.

For an explanation as to what everything means and the order in which producers and wines are listed, please see Part I. See also Part II.

BALTHASAR RESS, RHEINGAU

Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen Riesling Spätlese 2003 Balthasar Ress 14 Drink 2007-11

Quite deep gold. Quite exceptionally ripe aromas – much...