Pale green-gold, this is surprisingly steely on the nose initially, gradually revealing exuberant, fresh, spritzy, floral fruit within a honeyed backdrop. The palate is very attractive, combining orchard fruit, wild herbs, delicate spice and stony minerals. So much is made about the sweetness of top German wines yet it is the ripeness and richness which ought to be emphasised, borne of late-picked bunches of super-ripe grapes, allowed to remain on the vine until they attain optimum maturity. This is a showcase Auslese whereby innate opulence is extraordinarily well complemented by heightened, ripe acidity. Maintaining a beautiful tension throughout, floral and tropical notes are refreshed by hints of lime zest, finishing with an upbeat flourish