Zind Humbrecht, Clos Hauserer Riesling

Zind Humbrecht, Clos Hauserer RieslingThe 2005 Riesling Clos Hauserer was another of Humbrechts reluctant fermentors, from very ripe and rot tinged grapes, but thanks to high acidity 22 grams of residual sugar only subtly make their presence known. Vanilla, licorice, sage, quince and peach preserves, orange zest, and brown spices are the key notes in this rich yet almost aggressively penetrating Riesling, but there is also an undeniably chalky undertone to its blazingly citric as well as

It’s an excellent wine in a year that keeps on delivering right through the palate and hangs on for more

earth and an intriguing mix of spice elements that include clove

The beautifully balanced finish is sappy and gorgeously persistent and I very much like the potential as the wood should be successfully integrated

the 1999 has more than enough depth to drink well for a number of years

all wrapped in a highly complex

yet the firm acid spine saves the balance on the saliva-inducing

late-growing seasons

The generous

the 2015 Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo

and 6% Merlot really tastes and feels great

weight and density while managing to remain relatively light on their feet on the slightly stony and hugely long finish

along with slight notes of oxidation that are also present