Tasting Notes

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Vinous Joel Payne - 01 Jan 07
(for 375 ml.; auction wine) Rich gold. Deeply botrytized nose offers an exotically spiced blend of mango, papaya and lichee, with hints of mocha and chocolate. Compellingly sweet, rich and concentrated, with smoky accents and the elegantly bitter expression of botrytis providing verve and lift.Riveting deep spice character makes for a fascinating, otherworldly finish. Wonderfully deep and rich yet ethereal, this wine approaches perfection in liquid form.
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Germany Vineyard Fine Wine

Germany

Germany is renowned for its diverse, high-quality wines, primarily white varieties like Riesling. Thriving in cool climates and regions like Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz, German Rieslings range from dry to sweet, showcasing vibrant acidity and minerality. Top producers include Weingut Egon Müller and Joh. Jos. Prüm in Mosel, Weingut Robert Weil in Rheingau, and Dr. Loosen. Weingut Keller in Rheinhessen is noted for both Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). These producers highlight the excellence and tradition of German winemaking.