The Roagna family traces its genetic roots to Barbaresco (as opposed to Barolo) and these wines are of enormous symbolic importance to them

so the wine lacks the polish of the better vintages

flowing seamlessly in unison and grace

The "regular" 2018 Rausch Trockenbeerenauslese (AP 2) is slightly volatile and enormously concentrated

There is excellent richness to the medium-bodied flavors thanks to the abundant levels of dry extract that help to impart a velvety texture to the sappy and lingering finish

Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese Nr5 other_regions_australia The Roagna family traces itsStrawberry, oyster shell, licorice and nut oils on the nose. Fruit essences and mineral salts animate the rich yet delicate palate. Crisp, clean and delicious already. Joel B. Payne