2003 Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett

The name of this wine translates to mean "The Slate of Bernkasteler.” A superb Kabinett Riesling. Brilliant pale straw colour. The nose has an amazing degree of intensity given that the wine is only 7.5% Alc/Vol. There is nothing unripe about the aroma or flavour, merely a fair amount of residual sweetness that has been left in the wine. Intense nose of spice, lime, orange rind and mandarin, over a floral background. The palate has excellent weight and mouthfeel, with flavours of lime, spice, loquat and mandarin emerging. Excellent length. Clean acid finish, long aftertaste of lime mandarin and loquat.
Cellar 3-4 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 7.5%RATING: 94/100 VALUE: XXXX/5