2021 Appenheim Riesling VDP.Aus Ersten Lagen trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm and quite deep, smoky, nutty and a little yeasty citrus-stone fruit scent with clearly dried planty to herbal aromas, mushrooms, grapefruit, floral tones, yeast and minerality. Ripe, very juicy, tightly knit fruit, herbal, yeasty and very delicate smoky tones, a little pencil wood, dark fruit in the background, blood orange fillets, lively, fine acidity, lots of grip, good depth, still young, quite complex, delicate sweetness, very good, juicy, somewhat herbal and slightly peppery finish with grip and bite.

Best to drink: 2024-2032+. What our ratings mean