critic reviews
The 2004 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule A.P. #14 reveals some obscure fermentative aromas on the nose but they blow off to reveal overripe pear, musk melon, and pungently floral marigold scents. In the mouth, this is quite sweet, but has buoyancy and a citric brightness that keep it from seeming cloying despite its residual sugar. As it spends time in the air, this wine reveals - particularly in the finish - nut oil, citrus and wet stone. It needs only a short while, I suspect, for its richness to benefit from something like the clarity and purity that the Niederberg Helden Auslese exhibits today. Importer: Rudi Wiest, Cellars International, Carlsbad, CA; tel. (800) 596-9463.
Golden yellow. Heady aromas of overripe tropical fruits with a touch of spicy botrytis. Sweet and luscious on the palate, with excellent depth of flavor. Finishes impressively long, with pure flavors of nougat and candied lemon.