The wine is Wachenheimer Gerumpel Riesling Auslese 1976, Dr.
Burklin-Wolf, A.P. Nr. 5 142 043 8277, Goldene Kammerpreismunze
Weinpramiierung 1978, Landwirtschaftskammer Rheinland/Pfalz. The bottle
had been stored properly since release, the fill was good, and the cork
was in sound condition.

This is yet another top 76 Auslese in the large, very ripe 76 style.
There is considerable petrol, but it is clean. The color is full
golden. The wine is very rich and sweet, but there is plenty of acidity
to balance. I am reminded more of stone fruit such as yellow peaches
and apricots than of mango and papaya as is the case for some of the 76
late harvest Rieslings. There is also pineapple. The honey character is
moderate, but not as over the top as for some 76s. Although very ripe,
this wine is a bit more typical of the region than some of the ultra
tropical 76 examples. The finish is quite long. This is one of the best
few 76 Auslesen from the region that I have tasted. It is holding quite
well and could well last many more years.