2023 Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken "aus dem Cabinetkeller", Rheingau, Germany

Dense and quite rich, delicate herbal-plant-like and smoky, also floral scent with tart yellow fruit aromas, a hint of nutmeg, clay-mineral notes, and a touch of dark berries. Again, quite dense, juicy, ripe fruit with a lot of bitter spice, very fine acidity and a grip of tender phenolics, tobacco and nutty aromas on the palate, some dark berry and plum fruit in the background, persistent, good depth, again clay-like mineral character, ethereal spice in the background, medium strength, very good, dense, relatively complex finish with juice, spice, and grip. Once again, clearly stronger than the first sample.

Best to drink: 2026-2032+. What our ratings mean