From an old vineyard in the Wittscheiner Herrenberg (tasted from cask), and vinified with the intent of replicating traditional (including spontaneous fermentation in cask of crushed fruit) Gross’s 2006 Gelber Muskateller Herrenberg Jubilaumswein displays resinous, herbal aromas and flavors, an oily-rich yet subtly grainy texture, and a formidable depth, complexity, and finishing intensity. This does not possess the typical citric brightness of the variety but instead a low-toned finish featuring coffee, bitter herbs, bitter apricot kernel, and aromatic woods. This might well prove to be a keeper – I would check it again this year or in 2009. Alois Gross harvested his entire crop in less than three weeks during October.Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700