2018 Lieser Niederberg Helden Beerenauslese

Quince and pear jellies, a Chartreuse-like combination of floral and green herbal essences at distilled strength, and a whiff of sea breeze make for a head-turning and compellingly alluring aromatic display. On the palate, this cast of characters is accompanied by a remarkable alliance of textural creaminess with animation, while hints of candied grapefruit peel are joined by tinglingly fresh juicy citricity to complement the prominent dried fruit character and offset sweetness. Nut pastes and salted caramel add mouthwateringly savory complexity even more multi-leveled than that of the corresponding Juffer-Sonnenuhr. The finish is vibrantly persistent, ringingly harmonious, yet leaves one dissatisfied until the next sip is taken! I can only imagine what this beauty’s TBA counterpart (still fermenting at the time I tasted) will reveal!