Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling BA Vintage:2018 the 2004 Barbaresco Asili

the 2004 Barbaresco Asili

plenty of tannins from 14 months in oak

rhubarb and cocoa

brooding and spicy

rose petals and much more

Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling BA Vintage:2018 the 2004 Barbaresco AsiliThere is a slightly acrid and outright fungal expression of botrytis on the nose, though candied lemon, honey, glazed pineapple and musky iris perfume are also present. Tang of pineapple and zest of lemon combine for prickle and pungency, which, when taken together with the wines high residual sugar, honeyed cast and emerging peach preserves, make for a slightly sweet sour restlessness, even given a viscous and glycerol rich palate. Both lightly