95 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "Beautiful apricot and lemon nose. A stunning balance of power and vibrancy on the palate, which leads to that whiplash finish that's so fresh it could wake the dead. You can measure the aging potential of this in decades, but it's already stunning. (12/28/18)"
93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I have more Rausch Spätlese in my own cellar than any other bottling from the Zillikens, as this is one of my favorite Prädikat levels from the family and the wines always age gorgeously. The 2017 is another I will be adding to my cellar, as it is a classic in the making, offering up a fine aromatic constellation of pineapple, pear, a fine base of slate, plenty of smokiness, wild yeasts, white flowers and a gentle topnote of citrus zest. On the palate the wine is medium-full, crisp and very suave on the attack, with a fine core, bright, bouncy acids and excellent focus and grip on the long, complex and vibrant finish. 2018-2055 (May/Jun 2018)"
Product SKU | 337551 |
Producer | Zilliken |
Country | Germany |
Region | Mosel |
Varietal | Riesling |
Designation | Spatlese |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | White |
ABV | 7.5% |
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