Emrich Schonleber, Monzinger Fruhlingsplatzchen Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel

Emrich Schonleber, Monzinger Fruhlingsplatzchen Riesling Auslese GoldkapselVery intense, ripe and sweet fruit aromas with refreshing lime accents in the background characterize the generous nose of the 2013 Frhlingspltzchen Auslese Gold Capsule (AP number ending with #1914). A piquant attack on the palate leads to a rich and sweet Auslese with a racy acidity and a mineral backbone. This wine is very generous and rich and almost caramel like in its sweet taste. All of this gives the wine enough material to age over the next

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the fruit takes on distinctly more red-hued tones of expression

this has stunning concentration

allowing the cassis and morello cherry to take centre stage

2014 was one of those vintages when it was impossible not to sit up and take notice of what was happening at Lafon-Rochet

Subtle but not invisible notes of menthol and wood frame the mostly red berry fruit

The hot dry conditions during the growing season caused some issues with dehydration

no hard edges and incredible purity of fruit

The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly viscous texture on the entry

earth and violet aromas that complement well the complex

The Escenzias are some of the finest Tokaji has to offer

Apricot jam