Schlossgut Diel Riesling Auslese Gold Cap 1994 (0.375L)
- Vintage
- 1994
- Region
- Nahe
- Country
- Germany
- Size
- 0.375L
- Grape
- Riesling
- Type
- Dessert Wine
More like a good spatlese than an auslese. Ripe pear flavor, rich and succulent, but too superficial for this level. Medium body and a short finish. -WS
The Schlossgut Diel vineyards, castle and winery are of great historical significance. The winery was purchased by the Diel family in 1802 from the Baron Dalberg, who had managed to prevent its confiscation by Napoleon's troops in 1789. Today the winery is owned by prominent gourmand and wine aficionado Armin Diel, well regarded for his work to promote German wine, and whose daughter Caroline now oversees winemaking. Diel's offerings are a study in both terroir and differences in intensity achieved at various levels of ripeness. Diel is one of few who still vinifies each Grosses Gewachs site at each Pradikat.