2002 Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling Q.b.A. Georg Breuer, Rheingau

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2002er Berg Schlossberg, as it is referred to on the consumer label, is a dry-tasting Riesling (with 8 g/l of residual sugar) made from the Estate’s finest casks from this vineyard. This initially offers a quite aromatic and almost Burgundian nose of roasted nut, sea breeze, and almond cream, before some fruity notes of pear, melon, and grapefruit as well as earthy spices, candy floss, and smoky elements kick in. The wine proves superbly fruit driven on the intense and round palate. It then proves elegantly straight and intense in the long and refined finish. There is a touch of power lurking around in the after-taste. This is an impressive dry Riesling at full maturity. Now-2027. - Jan. 2020