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Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Trying this Grosse Lage selection from Dr. H. Thanisch based in Bernkastel-Kues. The vineyard itself was used during the Middle Ages as bathing complexes and is a good area rich in slate. 8.5% ABV.

The wine's colour is pale lemon, nose is medium plus intense with notes of ripe yellow apples, pear drops, heather honey, toasted almonds and lemongrass. The palate has a full body, pronounced flavour intensity and a high level of acidity with notes of yellow apples, tangerines, candied lemon peel, honeydew, toasted almond, lemongrass and wet pebble stone minerality. The finish is medium length with lingering sweet fruitiness.

Pretty solid Auslese but the finish is a bit lacking. Not enough substance here which is disappointing for an Auslese from a Grosse Lage site in Mosel. For the price though it's not too bad and should improve a ton over the next couple decades. In its infancy its a good pairing with a freshly cooked pork schnitzel and fried potatoes.

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