Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Vintage:2001 botrytis-rich fruit

botrytis-rich fruit

balanced and stony finale where a hint of bitter lemon adds a hint of austerity

This well-made effort will definitely need time to unwind

Gago opened two bottles of this wine

the middle weight flavors possess a sleeker and more refined texture that is aided by the abundant dry extract that buffers the firm but not rustic tannins shaping the impressively persistent finish

Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Vintage:2001 botrytis-rich fruitThis offers concentrated peach and apple aromas and flavors, but shuts down on the finish, with some astringency. There's fine acidity backing it all, but it's out of sorts today. Then, a peach infused aftertaste convinces me. Best from 2006 through 2020. BS