2003 Theo Minges - Gleisweiler Holle Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel

This comes from a lower, better-watered (by a brook) portion of the Holle, and was groomed for success from the beginning with residual sugar. The loosely hanging berries were irregular in size, brown and translucent, and lightly botrytized in a few places, relates Minges. Intense aroma of mandarin orange, guava, white peach and honey. Nobly peachy, honeyed, citric palate impression. Creamy in texture yet buoyant and elegant, with engagingly bright citricity. Pure and refined in the finish, with red raspberry and floral notes adding allure. Handles its high residual sugar effortlessly. 2 stars.