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Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - Consumed from a Zalto Bordeaux glass during a birthday gathering at Domaine.

Having had only the 2015 Frühlingsplätzchen before, which was tasted during the inevitable muted phase of riesling, I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect from this.

Slightly chilled at cellar temperature, upon opening and swirling a little in the glass, there is perfectly ripe tropical fruit salad on the nose, with pineapple, lime peel, mandarin orange, and grapefruit with hints of lemongrass and white flowers coming and going. On initial taste this was super delicate yet simultaneously electric on the palate, with great acidity supporting a spectrum of changing tropical notes that ends on a lingering fruit and saline finish.

I was told give this lots of air, and boy I’m glad I did. After 90 minutes in the glass, with initially some fading of the ripe tropical fruit notes on the nose, it comes back with increased intensity and more complex notes of rock candy and sea breeze take center stage. Instantly I’m transported to a warm island beach day, taking in the salt-laden air. The flavors on the palate additionally gain more intensity, complemented by the vibrant acidity and better incorporated alcohol from when first opened, while maintaining pure elegance.

In a word, this wine was fantastic. I only wish I still had some to follow on day 2 and so on in its youth, but the satisfaction of seeing heads turn by dry riesling novices after trying this was worth it.

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