2012 Scheurebe No. 3 Zwischen den Seen Kracher 37,5cl

The 2012 Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese No 3 Zwischen den Seen displays a concentrated grapefruit bouquet followed by a firm, piquant and grippy palate. This is well structured Scheurebe with a long and persistent finish. Impressive.

Golden green. Varietally accurate bouquet displays pink grapefruit, acacia honey, thyme, chamomile and sage, with an anchor of herbal botrytis. Buoyant, sleek and cool, but with a creamy texture, the 2012 No. 3 displays pungent flowers and lemon zest on the palate. Not as complex as Kracher's other Trockenbeerenausleses, this Scheurebe nonetheless finishes long and invigorating. It's a joy to drink now on its own.

Very lush and rich-tasting, this features concentrated flavors of pear tart, ripe apple and buttercream that take on loads of spicy notes. Buttery midpalate, with notes of ripe melon that flow into the rich, plush finish. A mouthwatering sweetie. Drink now through 2045. 250 cases made. -KM.