Andreas Schmitges Erdener Treppchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2005 375ml

Trockenbeerenauslese wines, are made from individually selected grapes affected by noble rot, i.e. ''botrytized'' grapes. This means that the grapes are dry and shrivelled, often to the point of appearing like a raisin. These rare wines can be made only in years that the vineyards are effected by the botrytis and their production is extremely labor intensive.
 

Smells intensely of apricot and peach, and comes onto the palate with an enveloping creaminess, and flavors of apricot, peach, nut paste, and a whiff of truffle. Hints of wet stones and smoky red slate nuances are in evidence in the long, fabulously rich finish.
 

Schmitges recently changed it's U.S. importer so we are able to offer this wine at half it's usual price. 

Varietal/Blend:  Riesling

Region: Germany/Mosel