Riesling Rotlay Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Selbach-Oster 2017 (750ML)

96 Points, Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "From a plot close to the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, the fuder-fermented 2017 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Rotlay is still discreet on the clear, fine and elegant nose. The palate is refined, slightly crunchy and salty, revealing great finesse, fine mineral grip and a persistently salty, racy-piquant finish. Tasted in March 2019." 6/19

96 Points, James Suckling: [#56 German Wine of the 2018] "Still a bit closed on the nose, but this is a stunning Mosel Auslese with great finesse. The peach, citrus and sweet floral notes all cascade over the palate and land in a cool and refreshing corner you'd rather not move out of. Drink or hold." 12/18

95 Points, Aleks Zecevic, Wine Spectator (WS Insider): "This concentrated white is fueled by bracing acidity, showing notes of apricot jam, lavender honey, cardamom and blood orange oil. Super-complex, still not displaying its full potential as the layers are submerged for now, but with some air, this shows hints of what's to come. Best from 2023 through 2043" 1/19

97 Points, Mosel Fine Wine: "[This stunning high-end Auslese by Weingut Selbach-Oster underlines the incredibly high quality of the 2017 vintage.] The 2017er Rotlay, as it is referred to on the main label, was block-harvested at a 104° Oechsle in this privileged sector of the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr situated near the border to Wehlen (the reference to Zeltinger Sonnenuhr is only mentioned on the back label). It delivers a superbly delicate and immensely complex nose driven by a hint of cassis, candied grapefruit, fine spices, anise and bergamot. The wine seems to dance on the very pure and intense palate. Despite its huge presence, this smashing Auslese proves remarkably fresh, complex and pure, and this right into the long and zesty finish. What a treat!"