2018 Nierstein Orbel Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm, fairly tart nose, light herbaceous notes and dried flowers, yellow fruit, hint of black berries, some black olives, hint of tobacco, prominent dark earthy and mineral notes. Ripe, juicy, slightly creamy fruit on the palate, dried vegetal notes, prominent earthy and mineral notes, integrated acidity, phenolic notes, dried provencale herbs in the background, some more black olives, slightly astringent and bitter on an otherwise very good finish.

Best to drink: 2021-2029+ What our ratings mean