2016 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese*** goldene Kapsel Markus Molitor, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2016 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese*** goldene Kapsel, Markus Molitor

Molitor's 2016 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) is the one and only of the sweet three-starred sextet that indicates a higher percentage of botrytis (whereas the two-starred Auslese is beautifully pure and delicate). Intense and with iodine notes on the nose where ripe, concentrated Riesling aromas are displayed, this is a round, lush, intense and creamy textured Auslese with great elegance, balance and tropical fruit flavors in the opulent, gorgeously rich yet still refined finish that also reveals very fine tannins. Bottled in September 2017 - Stephan Reinhardt, März 18

Mosel Fine Wines - 2016 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese*** goldene Kapsel, Markus Molitor

This shows quite a rich nose of cassis, melon, a hint of apricot, candy floss, whipped almond cream, honey and thyme. The wine develops a stunning array of exotic flavors driven by candied apricot, mango and melon on the remarkably creamy but subtle palate. This rich “Auslese lange GK”-styled Riesling will need quite some time to integrate aromatically. It should then prove a beautifully pure and intense expression of noblesweet Mosel Riesling. 2026-2046 - Okt. 17