20 days skin contact

The cool and restrained nose is mostly comprised by notes of mineral reduction though there are background nuances of iodine

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Gains weight and structure with air and finishes with outstanding power and focus

Cool and restrained aromas are comprised of red currant

Kesselstatt, Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese Vintage:2005 20 days skin contactThe 2005 Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese offers aromas and flavors of peach, pear, and salt spray, a creamy but sleek and delicate weight palate with insistent fresh fruit acidity and minerality, and a finish bordering on the opulent, overtly sweet, yet transparent to saline and spicy nuances. This years Kesselstatt collection disappointed me slightly compared to last years, with the sweet wines not always possessed of the requisite clarity or acid