The Feiler’s 2005 Ruster Ausbruch Essenz – also from Chardonnay and Welschriesling – smells of honey, candied grapefruit rind, spiced apple jelly, and caramel. For all of its richness and sweetness, this keeps a beautiful fresh lemon and grapefruit citrus core, remaining lively and calling forth the next self-indulgent sip. A refined, glycerin-rich texture, deep, complex spice, and a nut-brittle sweetness all add to the allure of this sumptuous Ausbruch. It would be no crime to drink this now, although at least two decades of enjoyment can be assumed. I have had a chance to taste only a very few samples from Feiler-Artinger over the past eighteen months, and shall try to catch up with them in the near future. Incidentally, they are switching from cork to screw caps even for the nobly sweet wines that are their greatest claim to fame.Importer: Winemonger, Los Angeles, CA; www.winemonger.com

The Feiler’s 2005 Ruster Ausbruch Essenz Jonathan is yet another noble variant on Chardonnay and Welschriesling. In a tradition of nobly sweet wine that extends from the Neusiedlersee to Alsace, a special cuvee is named for a family member, in this instance the latest of the Feiler clan, with which it shares a vintage. Glazed apricot, pear nectar, quince jelly, and honey in the nose lead to a remarkable palate of enormous richness and viscosity yet an airy delicate touch. This almost floats away in the finish but lacks the primary fruit, spiciness, and grip that made the “regular” (if one can even use that word!) 2006 Ausbruch Essenz especially irresistible. Still, I’ve no doubt there will be further rewards in store for any few who cellar this wine for one or two decades.I have had a chance to taste only a very few samples from Feiler-Artinger over the past eighteen months, and shall try to catch up with them in the near future. Incidentally, they are switching from cork to screw caps even for the nobly sweet wines that are their greatest claim to fame.Importer: Winemonger, Los Angeles, CA; www.winemonger.com

A rich, creamy style, with loads of ripe pear, mango and butterscotch flavors. Very ripe on the finish, yet not overblown, with enticing spicy and smoky notes. Luxurious. Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. Drink now through 2018. 95 cases made.??–KM??Region: Austria / Burgenland Select to Add