Schlossgut Diel Riesling Dorsheimer Goldloch Auslese Goldkapsel Auktion 2010 375ml

A Diel 2010 Dorsheimer Goldloch Riesling Auslese gold capsule was – as Caroline Diel relates – “picked early in November from a parcel with abundant desiccated berries and the must weight of a Beerenauslese, but for us not sufficiently Beerenauslese in character.” Borderline-overripe Persian and musk melon manage to coexist in largely fruitful tension with fresh lime, although the acids here are almost glaring and Eiswein-like. Confectionary sweetness – a sense of candied citrus rind and nougat – along with pungent spice follow in a persistent finish. This will almost surely remain fresh for more than two decades, though whether it will become more intriguing, harmonious or alluring I won’t attempt to predict.

• Country: Germany
• Region: Nahe
• Size: 375ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany’s ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very ‘terroir expressive’ varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of ‘fine’ white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.