Dessert & Sweet Wine Auction - Reinhold Haart, 2003 Piesporter Riesling Spätlese 6 bottles x 0.75 L No reserve price Overview and style: This is a classic Mosel Riesling Spätlese from one of the most historically significant estates in Piesport. The warm 2003 vintage delivered generous ripeness, and in the hands of Reinhold Haart it resulted in a wine that combines maturity, balance and traditional Mosel finesse rather than excessive sweetness or weight. Color and aromatics: In the glass, the wine shows a clear golden colour with mature yellow reflections. The nose is elegant and expressive, offering ripe yellow apple, mirabelle plum, peach and apricot, followed by floral honey, blossom nectar and candied citrus peel. With bottle age, secondary aromas of beeswax, dried herbs, slate dust and a gentle petrol nuance develop, adding depth and complexity while remaining clean and precise. Palate and structure: On the palate the wine is harmonious and finely structured, medium-bodied with classic Spätlese poise. Ripe stone fruit, apple compote and citrus zest are supported by lively, refreshing acidity. The sweetness is well integrated and restrained, allowing the distinctive slate-driven minerality of Piesport to shine through. The finish is clean, lightly honeyed and mineral, with excellent balance and length. Vineyard practices and terroir approach: Reinhold Haart’s reputation is built on meticulous vineyard work and a deeply traditional approach. The estate farms steep, predominantly south-facing slate slopes around Piesport, where mechanisation is extremely limited and much of the work is carried out by hand. Yields are deliberately kept low to ensure concentration and clarity of fruit, and vine health is prioritised through careful canopy management and selective harvesting. Grapes are harvested in multiple passes to ensure optimal ripeness while preserving acidity, which is essential for Spätlese wines with long aging potential. The estate emphasizes terroir transparency, allowing the slate soils and microclimate to define the wines rather than manipulating ripeness or sweetness. Producer and VDP significance: Weingut Reinhold Haart is one of the oldest wine estates in Germany, with documented roots dating back to 1337. The winery is a longstanding member of the VDP, Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter, Germany’s most prestigious association of elite wine estates. VDP membership is by invitation only and represents strict quality standards, controlled yields, sustainable viticulture, and a strong focus on terroir expression. For collectors, VDP affiliation is a mark of authenticity, consistency and long-term reliability, especially important for mature Mosel Rieslings. Provenance and condition: The wines are offered as a 6-bottle lot. Bottles have been professionally stored and carefully handled. They are removed from cellar conditions only briefly for photo documentation, then returned to professional wine fridge storage at the OHMS headquarters and office until packaging and shipment. Overall bottle condition is consistent with careful long-term storage. Packaging and shipping practices: All bottles are wrapped in original OHMS gift paper, then protected with styrofoam and placed into a durable cardboard shipping box. This layered packaging is designed to protect against shocks and temperature fluctuations during transport. Bottles are taken out of storage only for photography and final packaging. Shipping within the EU is handled via DPD. Shipping to the rest of Europe is carried out using EMS or Česká Pošta. Overseas shipping is available via EMS, Česká Pošta or DHL, depending on destination. All shipments are handled with professional care and long-standing experience in shipping fine and mature wines. Buyer confidence: Potential buyers are kindly encouraged to read feedback from our many satisfied customers on our Catawiki.com OHMS profile. Reviews consistently reflect our standards for accurate descriptions, proven provenance, careful packaging and reliable international shipping. A mature Mosel Riesling Spätlese from a historic VDP estate, combining traditional vineyard practices, classic balance and strong aging pedigree, offered without reserve as an excellent opportunity for collectors and Riesling enthusiasts.