The Zierfandler Mandel-Höh Trockenbeerenauslese 1996 from Weingut Stadlmann is an extraordinary sweet wine from Austria’s Thermenregion that captivates with its depth, concentration, and poise. On the nose, complex aromas of dried apricots, honey, orange zest, candied fruits, and delicate botrytis spice unfold. On the palate, the wine is dense and viscous, with an elegant acid structure that perfectly counterbalances its sumptuous sweetness. The Mandel-Höh vineyard adds a mineral freshness that lends the wine finesse and length despite its opulence. A mature dessert wine of great expressiveness and longevity.