Volg Weinkellereiein Nach 7 2003, Switzerland

This is an extraordinary wine from the freakishly hot 2003 vintage in Switzerland from Pinot Noir. Only 1 barrel was made. It is made in a Madeirised style, and comes in at 17% alcohol.
The nose begins with something like sweet dried strawberries and toffee apples, followed by the richness of walnuts and dried unsulphured apricots. It's really wonderfully aromatic - you wouldn't necessarily pick it as Pinot from any varietal flavours, but it there is something quite ethereal and complex about the aromatic profile. There's a beautiful feeling of fresh sweetness to the palate, with walnut and dried fruit sweetness going hand-in-hand with elegant red fruit acidity. It carries the richness and opulence of the style with an alluring freshness and lightness of touch. Stunning