Dr. Loosen Riesling Beerenauslese 375ml (37.5cl, 7.5%)

A botrytis-affected German dessert Riesling from the Mosel, made by Dr. Loosen at 7.5% ABV in a 375ml half-bottle. The Beerenauslese designation requires individually hand-selected berries affected by noble rot, and the estate's vineyards are rooted in stony slate soils. It is best served chilled to around 46–50°F in a small tulip glass. The nose opens with ripe apricot, orange blossom and candied pineapple, then honey and lime zest, with freesia and white blossoms. The palate enters with lemon curd and orange marmalade, building into passionfruit, guava and dried apricot jam, with bright Mosel acidity running through the core. The finish is long and layered, with lingering honey, candied citrus and a mineral streak from the slate terroir.