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Velich Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1999 Label

Velich Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1999, 375 ml

from Velich
in Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria
(View all wines from Velich)

Vintner Heinz Velich describes this Trockenbeerenauslese dessert wine as being the “high end” in the scale of possibilities for the Welschriesling grape: meaning the absolute opposite to a dry Welschriesling wine. The 1999 vintage was picked at 37.5 KMW and shows the harmony possible for this region and varietal. It should be noted here, to avoid confusion, that Welschriesling is not in any way related to the Riesling grape. Heinz points out the fresh gold yellow color, very fruity nose, fine sweetness and structure, and good length in the finish.

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Ratings and Raves

Wine Enthusiast 92 - “A golden-orange color with flecks of brown gives the (correct) impression of great ripeness. This is an unctuously sweet TBA, filled with layers of brown sugar, honey, caramel and figs, accented by dried spices. Long and honeyed on the finish.”
Falstaff Wine Guide 94
A la Carte 95 - “Intense, fresh golden-yellow, very fruity in the nose, sweet and with structure, very long finish.”
Wine & Spirits 93 - “This takes time to unfold, at first appearing thickly waxy and caramel apple-like but slowly revealing subtle aromas of chocolate, clotted cream, black tea and walnuts. The fruit becomes apparent in the wine’s flavors, gracefully poised papaya and mango notes contrasting with its burnished, nutty undertone. Complex, harmonious and rewarding, it takes several tastes to fully appreciate.”
Beverage Testing Institute 92 - “Brilliant yellow-golden hue. Rich, intoxicating, honeyed citrus fruit nose. A crisp entry leads to a weighty, moderately full-bodied palate with lots of sweetness and sharp acidity. This is a big, impressive style meant for long-term cellaring.”

Specifications

Alcohol content 10.5%
Bottle size (ml) 375 ml
Residual Sugar 99.9 g/l
Wine style Dessert
Cellar potential now to 2025
Closure Cork

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