I got this cheap from a bargain bin. There was evidence of leakage, though I was assured that the bottle had spent most of its life in a wine fridge. I was not expecting much. Now Hugel make a huge selection of wines, and I believe this is from the “Classic” range. Anyhoo, the sodden cork was removed and I was greeted by concentrated aromatics, orange blossoms and citrus peel, turkish delight, candied oranges, rose petals, pretty and potent. It was really quite a compelling nose. The palate was rounded, a candied sweetness but not overly sweet, oranges and lemons, a little spicy, persistent, and finishing dryly with a bit of petroleum and a touch of green hardness. But I am being fussy. Great length, with some lazy flavours just lingering in the mouth. I think this would be considered too sweet by many Australian palates, but I quite like a bit of residual sugar in my Rieslings and Gewurztraminers.

Rated : 93 Points
Tasted : Sep07
Alcohol : 13.0%
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2010