More open-hearted and generous on the nose, with floral notes and white tea aromas intertwined with ripe stone fruits and weathered stone, the 2017 Riesling (Gimmeldinger) Mandelgarten "VDP. Erste Lage" is a lush and elegant, well-balanced, juicy, round and creamy-textured Riesling with fine salinity on the finish. This has a good and textured mouthfeel and is less deep compared to the discreet Haardter wines. Wonderfully salty, with more fruit and power on the finish. Tasted in Haardt, December 2019.- SR