Screw closure. 375mL. 12.0% ABV. 85 g/L residual sugar.
This wine has a fairly deep golden hue to its body and rim, is rather viscous but very clear and bright.
The nose deeply resembles the characteristics of young Riesling grapes, particularly the alluding to delicate lime and mineral aromas. It’s clear that the botrytis has added another layer of aromatics, particularly those of orange blossom, orange oil and jasmine. A slight hint of rancio character, which is strange but interesting (in a good way). Deep of nose aromas are backed by slight vanillin scents.
The palate immediately states the sweetness (from the high residual sugar levels left after fermentation). With adequate, but slightly lower than expected acidity, there seems to be a mild mandarin flavour and a creaminess I usually associate with MLF. Good balance along the palate, there is a small and delicious amount of delicate white grape tannin here, binding itself to the orange blossom flavours of the botrytis effect. Some tartness to the wine, but the sweetness really overides this to a great extent. Very gentle flavours on the finish of white chocolate, stewed citrus fruits, burnt toffee and hazelnuts. Interesting palate – but don’t serve it too cold or you’ll miss out on the smaller flavours.
89 points.
