Shoutout to Flatiron Wines in nyc for being one of the best shops for finding unique aged gems like this at a reasonable price. Their tasting classes with winemakers from around the world are awesome too. Picked this up for $70 and had a $20 credit from a recent class as well.
My first time trying a Riesling with some age on it. I’ve said in the past that an aroma I’ve never once smelled in Riesling is that famous petrol note. Surprisingly, I got none of it on this aged Auslese either. It was still a glorious wine though.
Deep golden color bordering amber, aromas of candied lemon peel, orange marmalade, white flowers. On the palate, the texture is silky and rich. High sweetness but ripping acidity to match. Alcohol is only 8% so you don’t detect any warmth, which is something I don’t love about some Sauternes that feel almost like a liqueur of some sort. Flavors again of orange marmalade, candied lemon peel, butterscotch. This was really fantastic and a new style for me!
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