it’d be a topaz glowing in candlelight
There is gentle oak polish
the maverick sweet-wine master of Illmitz in Austria’s Burgenland
Refreshing apple flavours and white peach notes lead to a long biscuity finish
Riccitelli uses a mix of whole bunches and destemmed fruit
2019 Rapsani Old Vines, Dougos Winery 90+ Points it’d be a topaz glowingGraceful yet powerful, Rapsani Old Vines 2019 is a wine that speaks softly but leaves an echo. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with aromas of sun warmed cherries, dried herbs, forest floor and a trace of spice. The palate unfolds slowly, revealing layers of red plum, pomegranate and wild thyme framed by fine grained tannins and a savoury, iron tinged minerality drawn from the schist soils of Mount Olympus. Extended ageing has added polish and poise,