#249 An old German

It is not often that you get the chance to try an older German wine, but we had that chance with this 1995 Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese. 

The colour is a dark copper - quite oxidised Rich old honey with burnt lemon zest and a dark, bitter aroma coming off the nose.  A little caramel, some lovely oily elements - maybe even a little peppery olive oil!  Palate has a very very gentle spritz, with a bit of very old honey, a little alcohol believe it or not.  Then there is a meatier element, almost like pork chops glazed in calvados with caramalised meat juices. It is a bit old, but still holding up pretty damn well! 7.5/10

A great opportunity and a pretty tasty wine.