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Müller-Catoir 2007 Breumel in den Mauren Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling (Pfalz)
The smoky, minerally aspects of the site show through even a thick veil of botrytis. This is intensely honeyed, filled with dried apricot and candied pineapple flavors, yet not without nuance. Incredibly sweet, but as balanced as a wine this unctuous can be, with a long, mouthwatering finish. — J.C. (6/1/2009) — 97 -
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Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2007 Bernkasteler Badstube Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
While sometimes the Pauly-Bergweiler wines come across as too simply sweet, this one hits all the right notes, from an outrageously exotic bouquet of dried apricots, orange marmalade and faintly sweaty socks that add a kinky edge to the rich, layered texture in the mouth and virtually endless finish. Should age effortlessly for decades, but it's pretty spectacular now. — J.C. (4/1/2010) — 97 -
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Schloss Johannisberger 2006 Trockenbeerenauslese Goldlack Riesling (Rheingau)
So incredibly thick and sweet it's almost chewy in texture, with aromas and flavors that feature a fascinating interplay of fresh and dried apricots, peach and citrus, kept lively by healthy acidity. The finish lasts for minutes; the wine should age well for decades. — J.C. (12/15/2007) — 97 -
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Joh. Jos. Prüm 2005 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Gold Cap (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
Prüm has hit a grand slam in 2005, with every bottling we’ve tasted coming in at 90-plus points. This offering has the house’s trademark yeasty, leesy scents, but also layer after layer of dense, slaty fruit balanced by crisp acidity. It’s a bit sweet for most dishes, but pairing it with foie gras or mild cheeses will allow it to shine. Should evolve gracefully for decades. — J.C. (6/2/2007) — 97 -
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Von Othegraven 2004 Kanzem Altenberg Eiswein First Growth Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
Words hardly do this wine justice. It’s unctuous almost beyond the point of being wine—offering a mèlange of dried fruits and honey that ooze over every taste bud, filling the pores of your mouth and then releasing sugar and flavor for minutes afterward. And the aromas aren’t too shabby either, giving up intense scents of dried apricots and orange marmalade, tinged with tea-like notes that add a sense of lightness and complexity. — J.C. (9/1/2006) — 97 -
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Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan 2008 Deidesheimer Hohenmorgen Trockenbeerenauslese - 375 ml Riesling (Pfalz)
Exceeds even this producer’s stunning beerenauslese, featuring an even more intoxicating perfume of honey, dried apricots and candied pineapple, with slightly more acidity to provide balance to the extra level of sweetness, so much so that this wine comes across as refreshing on the finish, despite the incredibly high levels of sugar. Drink now–2050, possibly longer. — J.C. (3/1/2011) — 97 -
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Müller-Catoir 2007 Bergergarten Trockenbeerenauslese Muskateller (Pfalz)
Floral, musky and spicy, this is almost a little Gewürztraminer-like on the nose. The flavors of dried pineapple are incredibly intense, giving a bright, piercing edge of acidity to the sweet finish. At almost 300 g/l residual sugar this is really sweet, but the acids are super-high as well (18.5 g/l TA), making for a balanced wine—albeit one with the volume cranked to 11. — J.C. (6/1/2009) — 96 -
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Dr. Loosen 2006 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Trockenbeerenauslese Goldkap Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
Bottling a TBA in this format makes great sense--it allows the tiny productions to be spread around and made more affordable. This is rich, sweet and superintense, with flavors of boiled down marmalade and honey that finish long, long, long. In this size bottle, opt for drinking it young versus extended cellaring. — J.C. (4/1/2010) — 96 -
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Karl Erbes 2006 Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese * * * Goldkap Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
Rich and sweet yet without excessive weight, Erbes’ three-star auslese goldkap features beautifully delineated aromas and flavors of dried apricots, ripe peaches and pineapples as well as great minerality and freshness. The finish is virtually endless. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC. — J.C. (12/15/2008) — 96 -
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Dr. Loosen 2006 Erdener Prälat Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
Wow. This gorgeous dessert-style auslese explodes from the glass in a cavalcade of sweet fruit and spice. Honeyed peaches and dried apricots are most prominent, but shadings of cinnamon and allspice give complexity, while crisp acids provide impeccable balance on the long finish. Delicious now, this wine should easily evolve for up to 40 years. — J.C. (12/15/2008) — 96
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Chocolate Box
Shiraz, Barossa Valley
Lush and appealing, this is one of the more appropriately named of the…Read More