Winery Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2017

In the world of Riesling Auslese, the "Goldkapsel? is like the proverbial asterisk next to an A+?it means "better than excellent.? And that's exactly what this Auslese from the Saar is. In this vintage, nearly every berry was handpicked individually?"more handcrafting is unthinkable,? says Geltz Zilliken plainly on their website. A massive effort, which is fully reflected in the exceptional quality of this wine. Delicious apricot meets stony-smoky elegance; over 145 grams of residual sugar never feel cloying but?again quoting Zilliken?"dance across the palate with the grace, skill, and lightness of a figure skater finishing a final spin.?