Johannisberger Goldatzel Auslese 2023
Johannisberger Goldatzel Auslese
Johannisberger Goldatzel Auslese
Ripe apple with dried apricot.
In the glass, the wine shows a rich golden yellow with slight amber reflections. The viscosity is pronounced. Slow, dense "church windows" run down the glass, indicating concentration. Nothing seems overdone. Everything appears calm, collected, and self-assured.
The nose reveals a complex picture of ripe apple, juicy peach, and dried apricot. Honey and candied citrus peel add depth. Behind this, a hint of exotic fruit, subtle, more like ripe pineapple than a boisterous tropical basket.
On the palate, the Auslese is dense and precise at the same time. The sweetness is concentrated but never broad. A lively Rheingau acidity stretches the wine, providing grip and length. Fruit, juice, and tension interlock like perfectly meshing gears.
The grapes come from a selective harvest of highly ripe berries. The wine is aged with peace and patience, without technical effects. It is precisely this restraint that makes the difference. The Auslese remains clear, focused, and terroir-driven, instead of hiding behind sweetness.
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Johannisberger Goldatzel Auslese
2023
Ripe apple with dried apricot.
In the glass, the wine shows a rich golden yellow with slight amber reflections. The viscosity is pronounced. Slow, dense "church windows" run down the glass, indicating concentration. Nothing seems overdone. Everything appears calm, collected, and self-assured.
The nose reveals a complex picture of ripe apple, juicy peach, and dried apricot. Honey and candied citrus peel add depth. Behind this, a hint of exotic fruit, subtle, more like ripe pineapple than a boisterous tropical basket.
On the palate, the Auslese is dense and precise at the same time. The sweetness is concentrated but never broad. A lively Rheingau acidity stretches the wine, providing grip and length. Fruit, juice, and tension interlock like perfectly meshing gears.
The grapes come from a selective harvest of highly ripe berries. The wine is aged with peace and patience, without technical effects. It is precisely this restraint that makes the difference. The Auslese remains clear, focused, and terroir-driven, instead of hiding behind sweetness.