Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

"With its aromas of pink grapefruit, mango, and banana, I thought for a moment that Kesslestatt's 2006 Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese was another Goldtropfchen Riesling. Juicy in fruit and pure in its tropical (over-)ripeness and honeyed suggestion of botrytis, this displays real elegance and delicacy as well as admirable clarity in its long finish. One can sense the profound potential of the site beneath this effusive fruit as it finishes with outstanding depth of fruit and nutty, slaty undertones. The wine is quite sweet for now, but one could hold it for 20-25 years at least, and were it not for the residual sugar, I wonder whether we'd have enjoyed the elegance and lightness of touch that go hand in hand with lower alcohol." - 90 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (October 2008)