Reviews & Ratings

2011 Dr H Thanisch Dessert & Ice Wine "Bernkasteler Lay Auslese"

Winery: Dr H Thanisch

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Bernkasteler Lay Auslese"

Wine Category: Dessert & Ice Wine

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 375 ml

Region: Mosel

State or country: Germany

Price: $39

Cases produced: 35

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: October 5, 2012

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored Auslese opens with a burnt match and apple like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly sweet and extremely easy to drink and enjoy. The flavor profile is a tasty orange with hints of lime and apple. The finish is pleasantly sweet and its flavors are slightly prolonged. This wine is rather quaffable. The danger is it comes in 375 ml bottle. So it won’t last long. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Crisp and vibrant, this Auslese is very opulent with beautiful aromas of ripe peaches, nectarines and tangerines, overlayering typical slate characteristics. The sweet fruit is balanced with a finely grained acidity with superb palate length. Enjoy this wine with good friends by itself or match it with a curry dish.

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