Towerhill Estate 'Sweet Thang' Riesling 2009 (S)

Towerhill Estate 'Sweet Thang' Riesling 2009 represents an exceptional achievement in dessert wine production. This premium bottle showcases the remarkable development that comes with careful aging, allowing the natural characteristics of quality Riesling grapes to evolve into a truly sophisticated dessert wine experience.

The wine presents vibrant aromas of ripe citrus fruits, luscious honey, and tropical fruit notes that create an enticing bouquet. On the palate, this dessert wine delivers impressive concentration perfectly balanced by Riesling's natural acidity, preventing the sweetness from becoming overwhelming and ensuring a harmonious drinking experience.

The 2009 vintage has matured beautifully, developing additional complexity while maintaining freshness; a testament to quality dessert Riesling's excellent aging potential. The sophisticated interplay between sweetness and acidity culminates in a long, lingering finish enhanced by subtle spice notes on the aftertaste.

This exceptional dessert wine pairs beautifully with fruit-based desserts, blue cheeses, or foie gras, but can equally be enjoyed as a contemplative after-dinner sipper. An outstanding representation of aged wine that demonstrates why quality sweet wines deserve attention from serious collectors.