1976 Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling, Auslese, QmP, Rheingau, Germany
Wow! It’s alive, and then some! The color was a clear, dark amber. Initial aromas included lychee nut, smoke and orange rind. With time, the fruit emerged from its slumber: baked apple, grilled peach and nectarine. Add in ghostly whiffs of pine, honey and toffee/caramel. The entry onto the palate was sublimely light, then the wine expanded after mid-palate before finishing clean. At 37 years old, this white has years ahead of it still. Amazing! (Tasted at one of the world’s top Thai restaurants, Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas, which you can read about in our “Vino Las Vagas!” archives.)
Lotus of Siam Price: $150 (March 2012)
Wine Lines rating: 96
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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