2009 Westhofener Morstein Auslese

As with its counterpart from the Kirchspiel, Keller’s 2009 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Auslese was selected out just ahead of the early November picking for the corresponding Grosses Gewachs. Mirabelle preserves, peach jam, and overripe honeydew melon offer a seductive aroma and a luscious palate impression backed by a silken texture and exhibiting the sort of juicy refreshment that’s possible with Riesling even in a wine so sweet, but which played little role in the aforementioned Kirchspiel. This is exuberantly long, with suggestions of candied citrus and honey but not the caramelization displayed by the Kirchspiel. It should be worth following for 20-25 years.