2018 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel

Vinous
Heady and head-spinningly diverse floral perfume, nut pastes and pit fruit preserves inform the nose and the luscious, glossy, creamy, delicate palate of this beauty. Nougat and quince jelly are the strongest midpalate impressions. Lime zest and fruit pit serve for welcome, enlivening counterpoint on a finish whose vibrancy and exuberance are amazing, especially from a wine of such sheer overall richness and ripeness as well as such creaminess of texture. Sweetness is prominent, but by no means excessive. The Prüms insisted that this wine issued from virtually botrytis-free albeit desiccated fruit. (There is also an auctioned bottling of Sonnenuhr Auslese Goldkapsel – A.P. #19 – which I did not have an opportunity to taste.) - David Schildknecht, Aug. 2020

Mosel Fine Wines
The 2018er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese GK was made from shrivelled rather than botrytized fruit, and was fermented down to noblesweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a gorgeous nose made of lemongrass, grapefruit zest, honeyed fig, fine spices, and herbal elements. This wine is still completely sweet and dominated by candy floss on the palate, but already hints at greatness to come in the incredibly juicy and suave finish. This great dessert wine has all the attributes of an Auslese lange GK and will prove irresistible at maturity. 2038-2068. - Okt. 2019