This could arguably use a bit better depth

This is a classically styled Santenots that will also need at least some patience

Here too there is a background application of wood that is sufficiently subtle so as to allow the expressive nose of plum

with velvety tannins and a powerful finish

I was surprised though by the absence of the usual excellent complexity though it’s entirely possible that this will develop more than I presently imagine with time in bottle

Donnhoff, Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Auslese Vintage:2007 This could arguably use a(for 375 ml.) Rich golden yellow. Passion fruit, a floral nuance and a bit of licorice on the nose. Pineapple and honey give way to brisk spicy acidity on the palate. A well balanced, vivid auslese that finishes smoky and long, with an almost salty minerality. Joel B. Payne