Unctuous and nectarlike, with layers of ripe apricot, peach, vanilla and butterscotch flavors that are rich and honeyed. Has a powerful structure, with incredible viscosity. The finish shows notes of lavender, lanolin, beeswax and honeycomb. Reminiscent of six puttonyos Tokaji. Chardonnay and Welschriesling. Drink now through 2040. 29 cases made.??–KM??Region: Austria / Burgenland Select to Add

Incredibly sweet and syrupy, this is an intense dessert wine from one of Austria’s masters of the genre. Dried apricots dominate, but there are also complex notes of roasted coffee, orange marmalade and dark honey. Long on the finish, with enough acidity to keep it from being cloying. For the quality, the price makes it a relative bargain.——J.C.(12/1/2006)—— 92