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Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese **

2016 Mosel Riesling

The Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese from the esteemed Mosel region is a captivating white wine that showcases the beauty of Riesling. This 2016 vintage presents a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity, making it an enchanting experience for the palate. With its medium body, the wine offers luscious notes of ripe stone fruits, particularly apricot and peach, intertwined with hints of honey and floral aromas. Its vibrant acidity adds a refreshing touch, enhancing the playful character of the fruit. This Auslese is effortlessly versatile, making it an excellent choice for pairing with spicy Asian cuisine or enjoying on its own as a dessert wine. The wine's well-structured tannins bring depth to the tasting experience, rounding out a finish that is both lingering and memorable.

Tasting notes:


Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Mosel
Mosel

When it comes to quality Riesling, few places can rival Germany's Mosel region. This sheer-sided valley in Germany parallels the river of the same name and is home to some of the world's steepest vineyards. Riesling grown here is prized throughout the world for its slight sweetness, perfectly balanced by crisp acidity and aromatic floral perfume. Notes of green fruit and Meyer lemon add to the pleasant tang, with mineral touches of wet slate, beeswax and—in some aged examples—even petroleum too. It is all thanks to Mosel's very cool climate. Temperatures in the summer often don't even rise above 65 degrees. This allows for a long growing season, concentrating flavors and creating beautiful acidity.

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