Rausch Riesling Auslese

Vintage: 2015
AP. No.: 06-16
Soil: Devonian slate and diabase
Harvest Method: 100% hand-picked
Origin of Grapes: 100% estate grown
Vinification: 100% in neutral Fuder barrels

Tasting Notes:

Careful selection and multiple passes in the vineyard yield a true Riesling gem. Sophisticated and subtle, the wine opens with lilting floral notes of dewy meadows, wet stone and a touch of spring moss. Rich, ripe flavors of peach and date spill from the tightly laced acidic corset, belying the power and opulence that lie within. A wine of pure beauty and balance with a very long and bright future ahead.

Serving Suggestions:

Recommended cellaring for at least 5 years to develop its full complex spectrum. Excellent on its own, with a carefully curated cheese plate, or as the final grace note to a beautiful meal.

Analyses:

Alcohol: 7.5% vol.
Residual Sugar:100 g/l
Total Acidity: 8.6 g/l

Awards and Accolades:

John Gilman : 92+ points

Mosel Fine Wines: 94 points

Jancis Robinson: 18 points