1998 Arrowood Riesling Special Select Late Harvest Preston Ranch
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The beerenauslese-styled 1998 White Riesling Preston Ranch Special Select Late Harvest (182 cases) has 13.4% residual sugar. This outstanding effort possesses a sumptuous fruit cocktail-scented nose, with plenty of honey and butter in the background. It is rich, unctuous, and lavish. The initials HSS on the label are a homage to a ZZ Top song called "Hot, Sweet, and Sticky." This dessert-styled Riesling should be drunk over the next 5-6 years, although I am sure it will last considerably longer. Tel. (707) 938-5170; Fax (707) 938-5195
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pale color. Pungent, lively aromas of orange marmalade, grapefruit, pineapple and caraway seed. Very sweet but firm on the palate; thick but not at all heavy. Lovely purity of pear and pineapple flavor. Lingering finish offers good grip.