2000 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese

Candied lemon, baked apple and an unusual note of blueberry expressively scent this Auslese. Intense apple and blue fruit flavors are tempered by a singed, smoky edge and tart fruit skin character. The mouth feel is creamy and polished. The finish introduces a spiritous twist to the fruit, subtly signaling botrytis, and a cinnamon bun character of brown spice and primary yeastiness. A piquant botrytis note in the finish is almost bitter, but attractive in the context of such honeyed richness and abundant fruit. 1 star.