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2017 Wittmann Riesling Trocken #6 (Screwcap)

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May 22, 2022 - $23

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RATINGS

93James Suckling

Delicate peach, quince and citrus notes, but also plenty of herbal and mineral character.

90Wine Spectator

...lovely mineral profile and vivid structure, featuring flavors of nectarine and pear, with hints of wild rose. Savory mineral notes linger on the well-defined finish.

90Vinous / IWC

A pungent nose and a brash palate performance feature zesty lemon and lime accompanied by pronouncedly pit-inflected white peach. The feel is firm and the sense of high extract palpable, and generous primary juiciness guarantees bracing, invigorating refreshment from a finish vibrantly marked by a sense of stone and chalk impingements.

90Wine Enthusiast

Sunny yellow-apple and pear flavors are ripe and supple yet pertly balanced...approachable and refreshing yet elegant, finishing quite long on a lingering tang of crushed mineral.

16Jancis Robinson

...fine fragrance of stone fruit and a subtle earthy notion. On the palate the tables are turned from fruit to minerality, a cool salty tang makes the mouth water, nuances of peach and yellow fruit setting sweet accents on an otherwise bone-dry Riesling.

REGION

Germany, Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen is Germany’s largest “anbaugebiete,” or “quality wine region.” With 65,000 vineyard acres located along the Rhine, it is in the center of Germany’s wine industry. And, for many years, the region was known primarily for producing large amounts of bulk wine blends. In recent years, however, it has become one of the most exciting wine producing areas in Germany, thanks in large part to an energetic group of young, talented, worldly winemakers who have shaken up the region with a return to traditional, rather than industrial, winemaking methods and an emphasis on quality. The dominant grape in Rheinhessen is Muller-Thurgau, followed by Riesling, Sylvaner, Scheurebe, and several others.

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.