2002 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese GK 12
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Revealing purity of fruit on the palate and good grip, the slate and limestone-scented 2002 Riesling Auslese Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr #12 (gold capsule) is a lush, light to medium-bodied, satin-textured wine. It is generous, rich, fruit-driven, and has a flavor profile dominated by spiced pears. Projected maturity: 2009-2024. Importer: A Rudi Wiest Selection, Cellar International, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; tel. (760) 753-4244
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Pierre Rovani
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With lime, melon and honey on the nose, along with smoke and resin, this betrays significant botrytis. Liqueur-like on the palate and kaleidoscopic in its compressed melange of tropical fruits, orchard fruits and berries, this wears its concentration more heavily than many of the best 2002s, but is scarcely less impressive for that. Plenty of slate informs the long finish here, and it will be most interesting to chart this Auslese's evolution when compared with its stablemates. Potential 2 stars.