2005 TBA No. 3 Traminer

Kräftiges Goldgelb. In der Nase sehr feines, zugleich intensives Bukett, zart floral, Veilchen und Eibisch, feine ätherische Note, mit Luft verstärkt sich der Rosenduft, sehr einladend. Am Gaumen kompakt, sehr gut integrierte Süße, zart nach Mandarinen, feine Säurestruktur, fruchtige Exotik im Nachhall, sehr gute Länge, braucht noch Zeit.

The 2005 #3 Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague is strongly oriented along the animal – more precisely, marine-porcine – axis of this notorious family of grapes. Ham hock, candied rose petal and violets, celery seed, and ocean breeze rise from the glass. This coats the mouth with an oily residue of pork fat, along with rose oil, lychee, pineapple, and white pepper. There is a cut and brightness to the finish that belie the grape variety, the new wood, and this wine’s mere 7 grams of acidity. Cinnamon, white pepper, and bacon hog the finish from the fruits and flowers. This should be worth following for at least 15-20 years.

93/100 The Wine Advocate / David Schildknecht