2017 Brauneberger Juffer Auslese GK

A prickly, high-toned nose features mirabelle and quince in jellied and distilled form, mingled with lemon zest and radish. Honey, caramel and marzipan slick the palate, where the fruit exhibits a desiccated sense of concentration, reflecting the shriveled as well as botrytized nature of the grapes that informed this rich elixir. The finish is a bit dominantly sweet – despite analytically high acidity – but impressively sustained.