Ernst Steindorfer was the cellarmaster for the legendary Alois Kracher for 40 years, and was recently named Austria’s “Winemaker of the Year.” This is his top Beerenauslese, with a whopping 190 g/l residual sugar. It’s very rich, unctuous and irresistible now, bit will age beautifully.
94 points from the Wine Enthusiast:
Earthy botrytis and a touch of maple syrup spice inform the lusciously rich, honeyed aromas. A spirity strength tingles on the nose. The palate streams across the tongue in generous sweetness, while spirit and spiky acidity counter this and leave you with a very lasting impression of barley sugar. Lemon and caramel are the chief markers that echo long after the last sip.
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