Anniversary wine auction - Exclusive sweet wine with NO RESERVE PRICE! MAGNIFICENT MOSEL PAIR: 2x 2005 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (1500ml MAGNUMS) Lange Goldkapsel - Personally Signed by Wilhelm Haag! A True Collector's Dream: Fuder #12, Signed, 3 Liters of Exclusive wine History! This is an unmissable opportunity to acquire an incredibly rare duo of 1.5-Liter Magnum bottles of the 2005 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel from the iconic Weingut Fritz Haag. Both bottles are personally signed by the legendary Wilhelm Haag—the man who cemented the estate's global fame. This collector's lot is offered with a NO RESERVE PRICE—the highest bidder will secure this piece of German wine history. The Pedigree: VDP.Grosse Lage & LGK Status (From Fuder #12) These Auslese magnums hail from the famed Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr vineyard, classified by the VDP as a GROSSE LAGE (Grand Cru), the very pinnacle of German vineyard quality. * Ultimate Selectivity (Fuder #12): This specific lot is sourced from a special, hand-selected parcel within the Juffer Sonnenuhr and matured in the legendary Fuder #12. Wines from this specific barrel number are historically reserved for the estate's absolute finest, most concentrated selections. * VDP.GROSSE LAGE: The VDP designates this vineyard as one of the best in the Mosel, known for its steep, pure Devonian slate slopes and perfect, sun-drenched southern exposure. * The Special Designation: The designation LGK (Lange Goldkapsel / Long Gold Capsule) is historically used by top estates to signify an especially rare, complex, and highly concentrated selection from the Auslese tier—a true collector's mark of distinction. The Icon: Wilhelm Haag's Signature * Role of the Legend: Wilhelm Haag (owner from 1957 to 2005) is one of the most revered figures in Mosel history, celebrated for elevating the estate's sweet wines to international stardom. * Significance of the Signature: Bottles signed by Wilhelm Haag represent a direct connection to a pivotal era of the winery, making them particularly valuable and sought-after by collectors worldwide. The Vintage & The Critics The 2005 Vintage is heralded in the Mosel for producing rich, concentrated, and classically structured sweet wines that offer immense aging potential. * Critical Acclaim: The 2005 Auslese is highly praised, with critic scores averaging 92-94 Points from various sources, noting its concentration, lively sweet-acid interplay, and long length. * Tasting Notes (Winery): "Fine exotic fruit, reminiscent of mirabelle plum, papaya and apricot nectar, is accompanied by juicy quince, flowers and a cool ethereal feel." * Aging Potential: This wine is still drinking beautifully now but possesses the structure to evolve for several decades (Drinking window extending well past 2030). Collector's Condition: Size Does Matter! For fine wine, condition is paramount, and these magnums are absolutely flawless: * Size Advantage: The 1.5L magnum format is highly prized as it allows the wine to age slower and more gracefully than standard 750ml bottles. * Pristine Provenance: Bottles have pristine clear labels, perfect capsules (signed by Wilhelm Haag), and impeccably high fill levels. * Professional Storage: Stored with professional care in the OHMS wine cellar direct from the winery, where they were acquired in April 2007. This is a rare chance to own a museum-quality, large-format set of one of the Mosel's greatest sweet wines, from the special Fuder #12, signed by a legend, and backed by perfect provenance. Don't miss out on this NO RESERVE lot!