Description
"Fermented in ceramic and concrete eggs and left on lees for ten months. The nose is a combination of lemon balm aromatics with some white blossom, gardenia florals. On the palate the mouthfeel has a grapefruit pithiness supported by a fine and taut acid line contributing tension and energy, wrapping up with a saline finish. This is a more 'experimental' expression of the variety, with the goal to showcase texture vs the more classic Single vineyard Riesling release." - Winemaker Notes
While there is slightly more volume to this than its riesling sibling, paradoxically it feels daintier, lighter-weighted and more ethereal, reminiscent of a drier Kabinett. More subtle aromas, too, of baking spice, tarte tatin and apple blossom. A creamy, subtle oak element, too. A delicate performer driven by forceful backing vocals of mineral pungency and a salty maritime punch. I'd love to drink this in 10 years." - 94 Points, Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com
