Saarburger Rausch, Riesling, Auslese, Goldkap, 2005
The result of some later picked grapes but predominantly a careful selection of shrivelled grapes earlier in October, the final blend averaged 122 degrees oeschle. Rich but plenty of precision, a wide of array of fruit flavours, greengage, Mango, Passion fruit, Peach and touches of raisin, great density but with an incisive lemon/lime acidity cutting through. Really vital, concentrated and pure.
critic reviews
(auction wine) Rich gold. Sublime aromas of dried apricot, white raisin and lemon oil, a figgy note of honeyed botrytis.Lusciously caramelized apricot fruit with a glossy texture and brilliant citrus and mineral components.The very long, penetratingly spicy finish boasts remarkable intensity. This is already sensational, and yet Zilliken topped it with the long gold capsule.