2020 Dr H Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese

Region: Mosel, Germany

Grape: Riesling

Culinary Suggestions: Hot spicy food, foie gras or blue cheese

Vineyard Practice: Sustainable

About

The Thanisch family has cultivated wine continuously since the year 1636 and can look back on a history covering more than 375 years. The estate has been run as a family business for 11th generation, of which the last four generations were women. The boutique estate is 7 ha (16 acres) in size, including the most famous vineyard in Germany, the Berncasteler Doctor, and the top vineyards Bernkasteler Badstube, Bernkasteler Lay and Bernkasteler Graben. - Importer Note

Tasting Notes

Very ripe yet subtle peach and apricot aromas give this elegant Auslese enormous appeal. On the palate, there's a beautiful interplay of honeycomb character and mineral freshness that extends through the long, refined finish. Limited production. Drink or hold.

95 points - jamessuckling.com October 2021