2019 Ruppertsberg Reiterpfad-Hofstück Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Pfalz, Germany

Deep and firm, still quite reductive and slightly smoky, vegetable and yeasty stone fruit citrus scent with light floral nuances, clear minerality as well as fresh, almost slightly pungent herbal aromas. Tight, ripe, yet cool and bright, juicy fruit, very fine acidity, delicate touch, persistent on the palate, good substance, chalky and salty minerality, some depth, has a touch of grinding, but despite a certain accessibility still seems very undeveloped, but on the air it picks up again clearly, very good, firm finish with lots of bright juice but also hinted dark berries and slightly ethereal and smoky to woody nuances

Best to drink: 2024-2035+. What our ratings mean