Displaying a golden core and incredible viscosity, the 2012 Eroica Single Berry Select offers a seductive nose reminiscent of Sauternes, with elements of orange zest, mango, dried apricot, peach preserves, Meyer lemon, panna cotta, quince paste and Satsuma followed by botrytis notes of ginger, saffron and spiced honey. The palate is immaculate with power and precision, showing 7.5% alcohol and approximately 340 grams per liter of residual sugar, resulting in a full-bodied wine with an unctuous mid-palate. The mouthfeel is silky smooth, with layers of stone fruit, sweet citrus and pomaceous tones. The wine concludes with a long-lingering and ever-evolving finish, with persistent flavors of golden raisin purée, poached apples and pears with notions of jasmine, caramelized ginger and crème br?lée. It’s a gorgeous and delicious wine that would be perfect for lighter fare, such as aged blue cheeses and crema Catalana. While this wine offers layers of generosity with finesse and silky sweet fruit expressions, I would personally like to see a touch more acid to capture a higher score. Regardless, it’s a stunning wine that will have no problem aging for half a century and beyond. Only 30 cases were produced.