WTN: Haardt Knocks

by **David M. Bueker** » Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:34 pm

1998 Müller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Pfalz (8/18/2021)
Sailing along a mature plateau with no end in sight. Still showing some of the tropical fruit of its youth, but also a more mature orange/nectarine and brown sugar glaze that adds a layer of lusciousness to the experience. A hint of black tea betrays the age on the wine, but also adds to the overall complexity. Time has brought the sweetness down to the Feinherb level, and it’s balanced by the still vibrant acidity. At the finish there’s a hit of creaminess, like a spiced creamsicle, and the flavors echo down an endless tunnel. It’s going to be a shame when this is all gone.