From vines averaging 68 years old on a steep and dry granite slope, the 2018 Riesling Brand is pure, very intense and elegant on the precise and very fine and layered nose with lime zest, herbal and ethereal aromas of...
From vines averaging 68 years old on a steep and dry granite slope, the 2018 Riesling Brand is pure, very intense and elegant on the precise and very fine and layered nose with lime zest, herbal and ethereal aromas of crushed stones and concentrated citrus fruits. On the palate, this is a rich and elegant, seemingly lean, straight and mineral, pretty energetic dry Riesling with fine, vibrantly saline acidity, fine tannins and a pure, dry and cleansing finish. This is a great and very particular Riesling with a great personality and complexity. It's fabulously vital and tensioned for this hot vintage. Bottled in January 2020 with 13.2% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in January 2023. - Stephan Reinhardt