WTN: 2003 Schloss Schonborn, Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Kabinett

2003 Schloss Schonborn, Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Kabinett (#2 04) 9.5% abv
I essentially passed on the 2003 German Rieslings, however I just could not resist this one in the bargain bin for $2. A touch of sulphur on the nose that dissipated with some air time. Ripe apricot and melon but that was about it. The wine lacked character/verve/focus/acidity and dare I say it was cloying. Not much in the way of finish. I enjoyed the 2001 and 2002s from this producer, but this 2003 was ...bleh!

Redwinger

In a good year, a very reliable wine eh.

Two Dollars? Hell, when life gives you 2003 German Riesling, make Weincreme with it!


Prost!
Bill


200 posts suckers!

[David M. Bueker]

Schloss Schonborn has not been a reliable prducer since the '70s. Every once in a while there are signs of a resurgance, then they fall right back down. It's too bad, as they have some marvelous vineyard sites.

Schloss Schonborn has not been a reliable prducer since the '70s. Every once in a while there are signs of a resurgance, then they fall right back down. It's too bad, as they have some marvelous vineyard sites.

David,
Thanks for your response.
The 01's and 02's from them that I have had quite possibly were a positive abberation as I found them to be very good to excellent Rheingau. This 03 was pretty awful and perhaps is more indicative of longer term inconsistency at this house that you cite. FWIW, I sampled one of their 2005's (don't recall vineyard) a few months back and while it was not terrible, it was quite ordinary.

Curly

Schloss Schonborn has not been a reliable prducer since the '70s..

What do you think of the 2005s? I liked a few, although didn't need to buy.

[David M. Bueker]

Schloss Schonborn has not been a reliable prducer since the '70s..

What do you think of the 2005s? I liked a few, although didn't need to buy.

Haven't tasted them yet.