Robert Weil, Kiedricher Grafenberg Riesling Auslese

Robert Weil, Kiedricher Grafenberg Riesling AusleseIs this better than the Turmberg Auslese because it is even more luscious and opulent? Because butterscotch and caramel add another sweet dimension to the sugars of the fruit? It is not better, it is different. Just as the palate is ready to succumb to the sweet embrace of tropical exuberance, a sprinkling of ginger gives the taste buds the kiss of life. (MS)

less elegant nose of various red berries

quite mineral-driven and precise

By contrast there is a highly seductive mouth feel to the pure and transparent middle weight flavors that exhibit much more minerality

Bursting with aromas of mirabelle plum

Patience is strongly recommended as this is borderline old school in demeanor

the reduction reappears on the palate

It is medium to full-bodied on the palate

bitter dark chocolate and sage

plum and soft floral and spice nuances

with lovely tension and chalky back-end grip

and are destined to outlive all of us

balanced and stony finale where a hint of bitter lemon adds a hint of austerity