Source: Rosenthal Wine Merchant
Consumption Date: 4/23/2012
Consumption Date: 4/23/2012
Notes: Brilliant
golden color. Mild aroma of white grapes
with a hint of pine and a characteristic “forest” aroma that I can’t quite
place. Full bodied with a plenty of
musky, ripe fruit (more grape as well as apple), a distinctive “forest” note,
and hints of pine and baking spices.
Moderate finish of fruit with a nice buttery sweetness.
This wine has been another pleasant surprise (after a
long dry spell). It has the aroma and
flavor characteristics I remember from the basic Sylvaner I had from this
producer some years ago, but with additional depth, concentration, and
sweetness. While I am not normally a fan
of sweet wines, this carries its sweetness well (presumably due to balanced
acidity), similar to a Riesling Auslese (although much less fine, floral, or
mineral than the latter). This wine is
one of the gems that I look for: well made with evocative flavors and an
excellent value. A Rosenthal selection.
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