On May 2, 4:29�pm, "Anders T�rneskog" >
wrote:
> "DaleW" > skrev i ...
> ...the 2002 JJ Christoffel Erdener
> Treppchen Spatlese. Ripe, rich, and ready. Floral note, palate is
> quite sweet but loaded with citrus - oranges and a Fresca-like
> grapefruit (I like Fresca!). Good acidity, plays well with others (or
> with food). 8% abv is a bonus. Just a hint of pertrol coming in. This
> isn't very complex or deep, but it is tasty. B+
>
> I've earlier commented on Christoffel that the property has seen a serious
> decline in quality after the takeover by Eymael of M�nchhof. �It seems that
> they are on the way of returning to form, however.
> The period of 2002-2004 was a low point, but 2005 and more so 2006 have been
> promising a better future. �I'll report on the 2007 vintage when that
> appears!
> :-)
> Anders

Wait, I thought you said the 2005s were a continuing slide, even worse
than the 2002-2004s?
Personally, I've been happy with the 2002s (where I think Hans Leo was
consulting). Not stellar, but good values (they were cheap grey market
here). 2003s less appealing, but that's true of most producers for me.
Only the '04s struck me as a comparative poor value.