tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3695538056965741811.post8416742213461688588..comments2023-11-02T02:16:32.893-04:00Comments on Wine Tasters: A Wine (and food) Lover's Guide: 1990 VintageDr. Robert M. Olivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619538767075523489noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3695538056965741811.post-5190797700886328462008-12-24T10:47:00.000-05:002008-12-24T10:47:00.000-05:00Thanks, Bob. Actually 2003 was the year of great h...Thanks, Bob. Actually 2003 was the year of great heat in much of Europe. 2001 was not especially hot in Germany but the Mosel was blessed with a wonderful autumn. 2005 was a quite warm growing season. <BR/><BR/>The 2001 wines were promising from the start but the Auslese were very closed up and probably will not be at their peak for five years or more. The 2005 have been good ever since they were bottled (the Saar wines were sensational)but they have less acidity than in 1990 or 2001. So, it will be interesting to see if they develop and hold as well as the 1990s. Depending on the grade of wine, I imagine that we'll have answers in 5-7 years.<BR/><BR/>Eric<BR/><BR/>PS. There was a typo in my posting. The vineyard is Treppchen, not Teppchen. Sorry about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3695538056965741811.post-59213527110952502322008-12-24T08:52:00.000-05:002008-12-24T08:52:00.000-05:00This is a lovely story,Eric. You artfully bring ac...This is a lovely story,Eric. You artfully bring across the intensity of the experiences. I could feel the heat! Your description of you and Adele enjoying the 1990 Erdener Teppchen is sublime. I admire the way you link historical detail with facts and information pertaining to the wine in question. Thanks for this post. I was wondering about the 2001 and 2005 vintages you mention. I assume you mention those particular years due to the record breaking heat. When will we begin to know the quality of these wines? <BR/><BR/>BobDr. Robert M. Olivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619538767075523489noreply@blogger.com