While 9 grams of acidity are present to counteract its high residual sugar, Keller’s 2009 Dalsheimer Hubacker Riesling Auslese still comes off as confectionary, suggesting mirabelle preserves, strawberry jam, melon liqueur, and pear drops. At the same time, though, there is a sense of buoyancy and an upwelling of lusciously juicy fruit in the finish as well as an attractively cooling suggestion of mint and a sheer vibrancy that goes beyond its fellow “regular” Auslesen. This will be worth following for at least a quarter century.

DRINK DATE
2012 - 2030
Intense minerally lemon and lime on the nose and just a slight apricot note. Lovely balance of rich, ripe crystalline fruit with bright, cleansing acidity. Already so harmonious and great length. GV