A mad, smoky and radically herbal nose makes this something you will either sign up for or reject out of hand. That doesn't matter though, because after another year or two of ageing it will become much clearer that this is one of the most beautiful dry rieslings of the vintage from the Nahe. Drink or hold.

93+ The Schlossböckelheimer 2016 Nahe Riesling Kupfergrube "GG" opens with a clear, precise and spicy/flinty bouquet with stony and herbal/tangy aromas. Round and elegant on the palate, with remarkable finesse and ripe yet vital acidity, this is an impressively complex and persistent Riesling that combines power with precision, elegance and finesse. Tasted December 2017. - Stephan Reinhardt

This white begins on the savory side, with a crunchy texture, fueled by powerful acidity. Floral, orange blossom and orchard fruit notes are introduced midpalate, followed by saffron and cilantro details on the finish. This is still youthful, but there are multidimensional layers underneath. Best from 2021 through 2031. — A.Z.