Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese *** 2017 (1x75cl)

Riesling from Zeltinger Sonnenuhr in the Mosel, at Auslese level. Auslese is a German ripeness category, picked riper than Kabinett or Spatlese, so the wine usually carries noticeable sweetness balanced by Mosel acidity. This bottling carries a score of RP98 as stated on the product name.

Very good with spicy food, a cheese course, or foie gras, and it also works simply chilled on its own after dinner. Mosel Riesling at this level typically keeps for years, so it can go in the rack rather than straight on the table.

Tasting notes

Mosel Auslese Riesling usually shows peach, apricot and honey with a strong line of lime-like acidity cutting through the sweetness, plus the slaty, mineral note the region is known for. Serve well chilled.