WineXpert German Traminer Spatlese

[bpowell88]

Hey guys! I just got and started the WE German Traminer Spatlese kit today and was wanting to see what you guys thought about it? I couldn't find too much in the forums... anyone completed this one or have any insight?

Thanks!

 

[WAG]

I've got this in bottles now, since July 28. Tried one 3 weeks ago. Tastes better than commercial spatlese. Easy kit to make. It took a while to degas, to my liking. I spent 2 days. REALLY good so far.

 

[bpowell88]

Thats great to hear! Cant wait... How long are you aging it?

 

[WAG]

Being a white wine, I didn't think it needed much aging. You might try 2-3 months.

 

[Olbuscap]

BP,
Started ours on April 29th, bottled on June 21st. Have had 3 -- 750 ml bottles to date. Extremely satisfied. Our last Spatlese was close to 30 years ago, a case of Pieroth, if I recall. Every bit as good as that one. And, the 3rd bottle was definitely better than the first.

 

[bpowell88]

Thanks OLbuscap! Glad to hear it and I just cant wait!

 

[CB750]

If this is the Traminer Spatlese that was offered in the 2011 Limited Edition then you are going to have a very nice wine. I made mine back in March of 2012 and bulk aged it until July. I have had a few bottle's so far and it has that Traminer zing and spice to it and I can taste a hint of apple and apricot. This is an excellent drinking wine and also goes great with fresh garlic shrimp on the grill.

 

[bpowell88]

Glad to hear it CB. Its bulk aging right now, I think ill bottle it in Feb or March and try to drink it slow..