Louis Guntrum, Oppenheimer Herrenberg Riesling Auslese, Rheinhessen

Refreshing, nice balance of acidity versus sweetness. tasted a bit "spritzy" (in a pleasant way). Nice up-front floral flavours, nice finish, but seemed a bit lacking in flavour in the middle. Wine was very pleasant but not as rich and concentrated as I would expect for an Auslese.

2015 Louis Guntrum Oppenheimer Herrenberg Riesling Auslese was sweet, citrus and balanced. The Rheinhessen Riesling was clear and pale golden in colour without any sediment. On the nose, flint, smoke and paraffin were up front, followed up with grapefruit, preserved tangerine zest and honey. The mouthfeel was sweet (68 grams per litre of residual sugar) and medium-full bodied. The sweetness was nicely balanced by the high level of acidity. Intense flavours of stony minerals, candied tangerine zest, lemon, apricot and …

Brought this to Teochew City for lunch today to celebrate my niece's 3rd birthday. Golden in colour with a nose of peach and white stone fruits. On the palate the finish has fresh apples, orange peel and cream. Sweetness level is surprising low for an Auslese. Integration and readiness of the wine is doubtful at this stage; should consider aging this wine for the next 5 years before opening.

Bangkok Trip; 10/7/2017-10/11/2017 (Various Locations (Singapore-Bangkok)) : acacia, honeysuckle and apples; simple and youthful