Keller, Westhofener Brunnenhauschen Abtserde Riesling Spatlese Vintage:2017 the 2015 Kraehe Shiraz (pronounced 91 94 2031

Keller, Westhofener Brunnenhauschen Abtserde Riesling Spatlese Vintage:2017 the 2015 Kraehe Shiraz (pronounced 91 94 2031 the 2015 Kraehe Shiraz (pronounced kray) has a deep garnet purple color and profoundly scented nose of blackberry and blueberry preserves which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America glossy but buoyant palate adds an animating tang of seedy white currant that sets up an invigorating and dynamic counterpoint with the wine’s sweetness and with the faintly jellied aspects of quince and mirabelle that feature alongside their fresh fruit expressions superbly sustained finish exhibits striking vibrancy as well as a palpable sense of chalky impingement rare in a sweet Spätlese