Quick German vintage notes Flashcards
2015
Looks kinda promising. Somewhat avg yields.
2014
Cold/wet. Higher yields. Top performers are top.
2013
chill/mild start, wet harvest, low yields, fair quality
2012
cool/wet summer, calmer harvest. Mosel lost 25%. Low amount of noble sweet wines
2011
very good. great yields
2010
high-acid, cloudy/rainy, but hot July. low yields
2009
Truly great and somewhat ripe
2008
late ripening, cool autumn. Not much botrytis
2007
Hot April, cool summer, great autumn. Not much Kabinett
2006
up and down summer, wet fall, some rot issues.
2005
exceptional. lush/mineral/structure. Lots of noble rot, overall yields down
2004
crappy summer, good harvest. good acid
2003
fat.
2002
Better than French. October rain. Not much past Auslese
2001
Great long-term vintage. Lots of botrytis