2017 Ayler Kupp Spatlese Fass 07 18
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Despite harvest at 90 Oechsle, there are decidedly Sauvignon-like traits here. Passion fruit and cassis mingle with lime, grapefruit and white peach on a powerfully scented nose and a luscious, glossy palate. There is a wonderful sense of fruit purity throughout, and a vibrantly tangy, infectiously and almost endlessly juicy finish. The acids here not only tame the wine’s 84 grams of residual sugar but generate genuine refreshment.
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Jancis Robinson MW
David Schildknecht, Vinous
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Seems shy at first but then slowly releases seductive aromas of passion fruit and ripe gooseberries, even a hint of honey. The flavour is truly generous; passion fruit, sweet peach, ripe gooseberry and even more tropical notes of pineapple put together a marvelous display of fruit, with a richness bordering on Auslese, but kept in check by assertive acidity. A taste of honey is delivered with the deftest of lemony touches, and lovers of lime marmalade will feel well served by this delicious concoction. (MS)