Vintage 2005 - Fine, fresh, fascinating
After a cool summer, a golden fall ensured optimal ripeness. The 2005 Trockenbeerenauslese wines impress with varietal aromas, lively freshness and exceptional density. A vintage with character - rare, precise and of above-average quality.
93/100
Falstaff
92/100
Wine Spectator
90/100
The Wine Advocate
18/20
Rene Gabriel
17/20
Decanter
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2005 TBA No. 1 Welschriesling
Mittleres Gelbgold. In der Nase zarte Honignote,
etwas Marillenkonfit, ein zarter hauch von
Erdbeermus. Am Gaumen kraftvoll, feine Anklänge
von frischem Apfelmus, Pfirsich, etwas
Akazienhonig, zart tabakig-vegetal im Nachhall, reife
Birnenfrucht, bereits sehr harmonisch. Sehr
balanciert und fein ziseliert.
0,375 l
€73.00*
95/100
Falstaff
92/100
Wine Spectator
93/100
The Wine Advocate
19/20
Rene Gabriel
18/20
Decanter
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2005 TBA No. 3 Traminer
Kräftiges Goldgelb. In der Nase sehr feines, zugleich intensives Bukett, zart floral, Veilchen und Eibisch, feine ätherische Note, mit Luft verstärkt sich der Rosenduft, sehr einladend. Am Gaumen kompakt, sehr gut integrierte Süße, zart nach Mandarinen, feine Säurestruktur, fruchtige Exotik im Nachhall, sehr gute Länge, braucht noch Zeit.
The 2005 #3 Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague is strongly oriented along the animal – more precisely, marine-porcine – axis of this notorious family of grapes. Ham hock, candied rose petal and violets, celery seed, and ocean breeze rise from the glass. This coats the mouth with an oily residue of pork fat, along with rose oil, lychee, pineapple, and white pepper. There is a cut and brightness to the finish that belie the grape variety, the new wood, and this wine’s mere 7 grams of acidity. Cinnamon, white pepper, and bacon hog the finish from the fruits and flowers. This should be worth following for at least 15-20 years.
93/100 The Wine Advocate / David Schildknecht
0,375 l
€73.00*
97/100
Falstaff
91/100
Wine Spectator
95/100
The Wine Advocate
96/100
Wine Enthusiast
19/20
Rene Gabriel
20/20
Decanter
18/20
Schweizerische Weinzeitung
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2005 TBA No. 9 Scheurebe
100 Punkte Wein! The deep amber-colored 2005 Trockenbeerenauslese No 9 Scheurebe Zwischen den Seen is part of the 2025 Library Release. It opens with an intense and elegant bouquet of mint and eucalyptus and balsamic as well as concentrated fruit aromas that intermingle with nougat and caramel but also saline notes. This is a very rich but pristine TBA that might not be the most complex sweet wine of the 2025 Library Release, but it is highly finessed, stimulating saline, fresh and the perfect expression of Scheurebe (a.k.a. Sämling 88 in Austria). This is a spellbinding fresh, lemony and delicate TBA in the classic Austrian style (no barriques but large oak casks or stainless steel). 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in Illmitz in June 2025. by Stephan Reinhardt - 100/100 The Wine Advocate
0,375 l
€99.00*
