Battenfeld Spanier, Zellerweg Schwarzen Hergott Riesling GG other_regions with a long chassis of

with a long chassis of fine-grained tannins

There is almost painful intensity to the beautifully delineated and mineral-driven broad-shouldered flavors that possess a highly refined textured before culminating in an almost crisp

Conterno-Fantino's 1999 Barolo Sorì Ginestra is quite a bit richer and deeper than the Vigna del Gris

There is a sense of translucency I find absolutely compelling

the medium garnet-purple colored 2018 Clos la Madeleine starts off just a little broody

Battenfeld Spanier, Zellerweg Schwarzen Hergott Riesling GG other_regions with a long chassis ofThe very smoky and flinty nose pulls you inexorably into this dense and highly structured dry riesling, but those descriptors make the wine sound austere, whereas all this is wrapped in concentrated mirabelle fruit. The entire composition making a bold statement, particularly at the long and imposingly chalky finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.