Light golden in color. The nose is nice with slight honey/pineapple and some wet rocks. On the palate, this is sweet but just a hint. Viscous. Slight complexity. Not the acidity i might expect from a 2001. Still, a very nice wine overall.
From a 375ml bottle/ Brown in color. The nose is interesting with green tea, chalk and wet rocks. On the palate, this has tart green grapes along with underlying chalk and some rocks. It is slightly viscous. Slightly sweet but not as much as expected. It has an interesting complexity. It works well on its own or with cheese. This seems to be showing some age, but should have a long life ahead.
Of course, this is young and tight, but this is really a great wine with plenty of upside to show. Light golden in color. What a great nose. it took some time to open and then, wow. Earthy with lemons and wet rocks. Deep and complex. On the palate, this is dry. Unlike some dry Rieslings, this doesn't even have a perception of sweetness. The earthiness it has it very interesting. Also layers of lemons and wet rocks. Great balance. Long finish. While drinking well now, this should be laid down for at least a few years. If you are going to drink now, give it plenty of air.
Drunk over two consecutive nights, this was a bit better on night 2. Deep golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has pineapple, slight honey, wet rocks and just a bare whiff of petrol. On the palate, this is sweet. Pineapple and some tropical fruits. Nice underlying minerality. Viscous texture. Lingering finish. A very nice wine. This should easily go another decade and probably two. It will work great early or late in a meal and also pair well with fruit salads.
Pale golden in color. The nose is interesting with plenty of salinity along with minerals and slight tropical fruits. On the palate, sour lemon candy with underlying minerality. Some depth and complexity. Dry. Good acidity. Nice finish. This should drink well for the next ten to fifteen years. It is very food friendly and will work with most food. Thai food would be a fun choice.
