2002 Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling [JS98][WE97][WA96]

Producer: Nikolaihof  Region: Wachau, Austria  Varietal: Riesling Year: 2002  James Suckling, 98 Points  "At first deep, dark and mysterious. Just like the Nikolaihof cellar, where this dry riesling spent 16 years in barrel. Then, a minty freshness develops that leaps out of the glass at you. By some miracle, it manages to taste ancient and lively at once. The finish is very long with great herbal complexity. From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certified. Drink or hold."  Wine Enthusiast, 97 Points  "A teasing, flinty whiff of reduction beckons from the glass before the taut, fresh, poised but juicy palate hits you. The flavor is reminiscent both of baked and fresh apple, with a smooth lanolin tone. This is not only and elixir but a whole fountain of youth, a full-flavored jewel of a wine. Still slender, still vivid and like balm for the soul. If only we could age so gracefully. *Editors' Choice*"  Wine Advocate, 96 Points  "From the Im Weingebirge single vineyard, the 2002 Riesl