93 points Wine & Spirits

Outer quote mark Octaves of lemon permeate this wine, from treble tones of zest to bass notes of the fruit in its preserved form. All of this builds on an intense minerality, but rather than being slatey and cold, the texture feels as if it’s been whipped into a cream, smooth and rich. The impression it leaves is one of unselfconscious, natural beauty; there’s nothing forced or contrived about it. It’s just Mosel riesling, singing. Inner quote mark (12/2014)

 

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Picked November 8, the 2012 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese trocken offers a very elegant and refined bouquet with flinty notes. Offering ripe stone-fruit aromas and an almost mellow texture that integrates the acidity very well, this full-bodied, powerful but elegant and food-friendly 12.5% alcohol Riesling Spätlese is the more delicate and elegant wine compared to the Schlossberg Spätlese trocken. Its lingering mineral/salty finish should still be excellent in 15 or 20 years. (SR) Inner quote mark (2/2015)

 

Vinous

Outer quote mark Subtle aroma of quince, lemon oil and hyacinth. The rather tight apricot fruit is held in check by slatey mineral salts. Austere, but still with pleasing length. -- Joel B. Payne Inner quote mark (1/2014)

 

Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Features plenty of vanilla and spice notes to the ripe pear, dried apple and peach compote flavors. Good length midpalate, with a lush finish that offers hints of anise. Web Only-2014