Nahe

Peach, slate, grapefruit, tart orange, citrus zest, white flowers and meadow herbs appear with salinity. The dry Riesling is full-bodied, creamy and tangy, with fine minerality, fresh acidity and grip. Fermentation takes place in large oak, while maturation takes place in stainless steel. The finish is long, with mineral drive and lift. Alcohol is 12.5 percent.

Bright citrus peel, spice and mineral character accompany piercing acidity and a grippy texture. The dry Riesling is linear, with length and focus. Native yeasts ferment the wine in stainless steel. Niederberg’s slate and quartzite slopes sit in the upper Nahe. The parcel ripens later than Halenberg because it does not receive the same thermal updraft. Farming is identified as sustainable.