2018 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2018er Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese was harvested at just below 100° Oechsle and was fermented down to fully sweet levels of residual sugar (95 g/l). It is still very primary and restrained on the nose, but makes up for this by revealing a deep and complex set of aromatics including grapefruit, lime, herbs, spices, fresh pineapple, smoke, and almond cream after some extensive airing. Gorgeously r ich and ripe fruits are nicely wrapped into some layered and refreshing acidity on the intense and remarkably pure palate. Despite the underlying sense of sweetness, the wine proves still quite tight in the very long finish. As so often with Doctor wines, this Auslese offers huge upside potential. 2033-2058