Heinz Eifel Beerenauslese (37.5cl, 9.5%)

Heinz Eifel Beerenauslese is a lusciously sweet German dessert wine from Rheinhessen. It is produced by Heinz Eifel at the Römerhof winery from hand-selected individual Silvaner berries affected by Botrytis cinerea. Using 100% Silvaner rather than the more common Riesling gives the wine crisp acidity and subtle earthiness to counter the intense sweetness. The nose shows honey and caramelised stone fruit, with floral and beeswax notes. The palate is intensely sweet and viscous with ripe apricot, honeycomb and candied citrus peel, cut by sharp acidity. The finish is long and honeyed, tapering with caramelised fruit and a clean, slightly tart close.