Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese 2021

We do not treat our vineyards against the noble rot Botrytis; we do not even try to avoid it and gladly submit to the fate of being allowed to harvest grapes kissed by Botrytis. Because when botrytis develops into noble rot under perfect conditions, special and unique wines can be created.

Botrytis adds a new dimension of bouquet and flavour to wines. And, in addition, evaporation through the skins of the berries, perforated by botrytis, provides a concentration of aromas. All these factors make our selections very special wines which offer singular drinking experiences.

While the Kabinett wines and, to a certain extent, the Spätlese wines are “meditative” wines that do not necessarily open up at the first sip, the Auslese wines are much more accessible and open. They can be sweet to very sweet, but always have a balancing acidity that avoids the ordinary. We don’t really need to talk about the aging potential anymore:  It is – you guessed it – often endless. These wines outlast human lives.

Information from: https://www.egon-mueller.de/