{"product_id":"markus-molitor-zeltinger-sonnenuhr-riesling-auslese-dry-2020","title":"Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese*** Dry 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis Auslese*** Dry comes from the renowned Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard, a steep south‑facing slope of weathered slate above the Mosel that yields some of Markus Molitor’s most structured and ageworthy Rieslings. The three‑star Auslese level reflects extremely rigorous selection of late‑harvested, very ripe berries for maximum concentration, while fermentation to dryness shifts that ripeness into extract, texture and mineral depth instead of sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGrapes are hand‑picked in several passes, sorted berry by berry, then gently pressed and fermented slowly to dryness, typically in stainless steel and large old oak, preserving purity while building layered \u003cstrong\u003estructure\u003c\/strong\u003e. Extended ageing on fine lees integrates the high acidity and extract, resulting in a wine that is broad and dense on the mid‑palate yet sharply etched, with a distinctly slate‑driven, saline finish.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAromas of white peach, citrus fruit, almond blossom and subtle earthy tones over a pronounced smoky‑slate minerality.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"(English) German Wines: A Review of New and Past Releases, Part 2\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBroad yet intensely mineral palate, with concentrated citrus and stone‑fruit, vibrant acidity and finely grained phenolics that give a tactile, almost chiselled impression.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVery long, dry, salty finish, echoing citrus peel, herbs and cool slate, underlining both the three‑star selection and the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr origin.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the specific 2020 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese*** Dry (white capsule), no clearly published numeric scores and full tasting notes from major international critics are currently available. However, other vintages of Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese*** from Markus Molitor have received mid‑90s scores from top reviewers such as Decanter and Vinous, who praise their precision, layered citrus‑stone‑fruit profiles and powerful, saline finishes; these comments refer to earlier vintages like 2018, not the 2020 wine.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at 10–12°C in medium‑sized white‑wine glasses and consider decanting for 30–45 minutes to let the citrus, herbal and smoky‑slate notes unfold. This dry Auslese pairs particularly well with rich seafood (lobster, scallops), roasted poultry, veal or pork with herbs, and complex vegetable dishes, and it can be cellared 15–20 years or more, gaining beeswax, dried‑citrus and smoky nuances while retaining its firm mineral spine.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: about 12–13% ABV, typical for a dry Auslese white‑capsule Riesling from the Mosel.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: dry (Auslese*** white‑capsule style, fermented through so extract and acidity provide weight rather than sweetness).\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork (standard for Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese*** white‑capsule bottlings).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793226285227,"sku":"MMO023-20","price":998.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/markus_molitor_zeltinger_sonnenuhr_riesling_auslese_dry.jpg?v=1789202494","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/markus-molitor-zeltinger-sonnenuhr-riesling-auslese-dry-2020","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}