2008 Süd-Steiermark Gewürztraminer süß Dreikönigslese, Styria/Steiermark, Austria

Initially very restrained nose, hint of apple and melon, light spicy notes, mineral traces. Becomes increasingly complex with aeration, with partly dried herbs, nut shells, some candied Mediterranean fruit and pimento. Polished on the palate, elegant and fairly tranquil, delicate, supple, preserved Mediterranean fruit, some preserved pears and apples, delicate herbaceous notes, hint of rosewood, apricot jam and lemon sage in the background, integrated acidity, very slightly tart and bitter, elegant and absolutely clean, very typical of the varietal, very good long finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2030+. What our ratings mean