botrytised

This botrytised Napa Valley dessert wine is named after some folks with the last name of Nightingale, who made a 30 year study of "the noble rot" which is responsible for the honeyed flavor of French sauternes.

Nightingale with Prunes Lindy 2005

This botrytised Napa Valley dessert wine is named after some folks with the last name of Nightingale, who made a 30 year study of "the noble rot" which is responsible for the honeyed flavor of French sauternes.

Toast: Lindy 2005

The wine has superb ripeness and unctuousness on the palate, with terrific intensity; decent acidity; and evolved honeysuckle, buttery, tropical fruit, and botrytised flavors.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005

In 1981, Alois “Luis” Kracher took over from his father, who was one of the first to recognize the potential of the Seewinkel district for the vinification of high-quality botrytised wines.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005

Those who prefer aged, dark-colored, heavily botrytised wines dominated by burnt sugar flavors can drink it between 2007 and 2030+.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005

This bone-dry wine has amazing balance and a humongous personality, as well as wave after wave of raspberry, white peach, pear, and papaya, whose botrytised flavors last throughout its interminable finish.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005

Rieussec has always had an outstanding reputation, but after its acquisition by Albert Vuillier in 1971, the quality improved even more, largely because of the increase in new oak and more frequent passes through the vineyard to harvest only heavily botrytised grapes.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005

The 2000 #4 Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese Zwischen den Seen 11% alcohol, 212.4 grams residual sugar/liter, and 7.3 grams/liter total acidity reveals smoky, botrytised peaches and spices in its aromatic profile.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005

The stunning, golden 1994 Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive displays a hugely botrytised smoke, honey, spice, and exotic fruit–scented nose.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005

The wine displays a dense orange/caramel color; an awesome nose of orange marmalade; botrytised, exotic fruits; an unctuous, viscous, oily texture; spectacular acidity; and a finish that lasts for more than 60 seconds.

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates Jr. Robert M. Parker 2005