Dr. Burklin-Wolf Forster Riesling Auslese

A private dinner (Restaurant La Belle Epoque ***, Lübeck/Travemünde, Germany) : Rich and earthy nose, honeyed, herbal, subtle fruit of white peach, good depth; initially relatively dry and structured on the palate (as many 2008's seem to be right now) but there certainly is no lack of stuffing and gains weight with air, the balance is impeccable, the lively acidity is well-integrated, intense; excellent length, complete finish, elegant bitters, lovely floral notes. Now - 2020.