while 1976 in germany was a benchmark vintage, known for ripe, intensely flavored rieslings, this auslese feels frail and faded at nearly 39 years old. still, it offers a fascinating glimpse at riesling's intensely mineral character, once the ebullience of its fruit and perfume have faded. tasting now only a touch off dry, it's intensely dusty, saline and mineral, with a lean, slightly astringent finish.
Kaseler Dominikanerberg Auslese