Reichsrat von Buhl, Forster Kirchenstuck Riesling Spatlese, Pfalz

What a treat. This is one of the most reputable producers in Pfalz and to find an aged bottle like this is a rarity (I bought at auction). Comes out of the glass a medium/dark brown - think light grade maple syrup as a color reference. Viscosity is not far off that either. Initial nose is all secondary, as you'd expect at this point: toffee, apricots, baked apple. The palate surprised me a bit. This is a spatlese - as …

This wine is smooth and medium-weight with creaminess to the texture. The sugar has receded and the sweetness level is now what one would expect from a Kabinett. There's good minerality in the nose and mouth. Cellared since original release. 9.0% stated alcohol. APN 39 99.

a golden beauty, very sweet but plenty of mineral/acid backbone; monstrous finish