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Urziger Wurzgarten Auslese* J.J. Christoffel(2004)
- Winery:
- Christoffel
- Varietal:
- Riesling
- Region:
- Germany
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, citrus, rich, clear, broths, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, white grape, honey, color descriptors, riesling
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Source:
Zachy's
- The "three star" 2004 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese*** comes largely from beneath the Urzig sundial near the waters edge. A gauze-like overlay of fermentative aromas clears to reveal scents of strawberry jam, green tea, and candied lemon. In the mouth this exhibits a clarity and lift close to that of the "one star", but allied to yet more richness, an ennobled botrytis dimension of fruit, and an invigorating saltiness that supplies a lovely and striking counterpoint to the wines honeyed sweetness. There is plenty of fresh fruit juiciness as well as stony depth read more...
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Source:
Zachy's
- "The "one star" Christoffel 2004 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese* smells alluringly of lemon candy, strawberry jam, black tea, and some elusive musky essences. On the palate, it presents a remarkable display with which fans of Christoffel will not be unfamiliar, wherein a positively egg custard sense of richness, creaminess, and sheer substance still manages to hover lightly over the palate. Layers of fresh and jammy strawberry, citrus and wet stone accumulate weightlessly, then swing into a finish of compelling clarity and length. This comes from an especially read more...
- Wine Advocate
- 2/06
- 96/100
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January 2008
