94 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2009
($60) Pale green-yellow. A rather exotic riesling displaying wonderful intensity. Fragrant, ripe yellow peach and passion fruit aromas drizzled with dandelion honey and orange zest set the tone, with the palate adding smoky flint and a touch of fennel. Racy, lemony acidity and a crescendo of minerals and licorice give this riesling a dramatic and gripping back end. Very impressive. Drink 2011 to 2023.
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