White

Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Graben Spätlese Riesling

Germany

Fact sheet

crab · roast chicken · mild cheeses · mild curry · fresh fruit

201592 pts

Fresh lemon and lime on the nose amass luscious tones of peach and apricot on the palate of this gossamer-light Riesling. It's penetrating and juicy yet anchored firmly by darts of laser acidity and dusty mineral complexities. Sweet honey tones linger long through the finish.
201391 pts

Succulent yellow plums and cherries burst from each sip of this gloriously honeyed Riesling. Semisweet in style, it juxtaposes a densely packed core of stone fruit against dazzling lemon-lime freshness. Layers of mineral, earth and pollen lend nuance to a long, ambling finish. D…
201291 pts

Peaches and honeysuckle seem to perfume this lavish, aromatic semi-sweet Riesling. The palate is lush with sweet yellow cherries and peaches, yet balanced by sunny lemon acidity and a crush of minerals that linger on the finish.
200692 pts

This is a rather big and burly wine for a Mosel spätlese, weighing in at 11.5% alcohol. And while it shows plenty of power, it also shows nuance in its aromas and flavors, which range from baked fruit, honey and spiced marmalade to oily, mineral essences. Has the concentration t…