2015 Oberhauser Brucke Eiswein GK
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Picked in 2016 on January 18th, the 2015 Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Eiswein is very clear and displays black bread, fresh lemon and even some flinty aromas on the nose. On the palate, this is a highly elegant, precise and piquant Riesling with tension, grip and concentration, but also finesse and beautiful roundness. This Eiswein is as razor-sharp as sensual and is a fascinating drinking experience. The aftertaste reveals raisin, chestnut cream and even some malty flavors. "The berries were so stable due to the high acidity, but the juice inside was slightly oxidized through the sensitive skins," says Helmut Dönnhoff. "However, thanks to the yeasts, it ends up as a reductive wine." (This is produced in 375 milliliter bottles.)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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This product of January 18, 2016 harvest combines hints of Eiswein-typical penetrance with some indications of the extended exposure to the elements that such a late date implies. Quince jelly, marzipan and prickly lime peel in the nose lead into a creamy, highly confectionary palate with a subtly caramelized undertone that persists into a for this genre surprisingly soothing, slightly sticky albeit prodigiously persistent finish. “Had we known it was going to take that long, we would have harvested these grapes at the end of October for Spätlese and packed it in,” jokes Dönnhoff. But all’s well that ends well: this is still very distinctively delicious stuff. (DS)