Notes of smoky mineral reduction and acacia blossom lead to highly energetic and even more mineral-driven middle weight flavors that arguably possess the finest mouth feel in the entire range

Somewhat surprisingly this appears to be even riper than the Clos de Bèze with its mocha-infused nose of plum

Rosso’s 2006 Barolo La Serra shows more density and freshness than the Serralunga

ash and incense along with really refined tannins with intense

There is an interesting hint of grilled nuts to the acacia blossom and citrusy aromas that reveal an appealing spiciness

Zind Humbrecht, Clos Hauserer Riesling Size:6x750ml Notes of smoky mineral reductionThe 2005 Riesling Clos Hauserer was another of Humbrechts reluctant fermentors, from very ripe and rot tinged grapes, but thanks to high acidity 22 grams of residual sugar only subtly make their presence known. Vanilla, licorice, sage, quince and peach preserves, orange zest, and brown spices are the key notes in this rich yet almost aggressively penetrating Riesling, but there is also an undeniably chalky undertone to its blazingly citric as well as