2023 Forst Pechstein Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken, Pfalz, Germany

Deeper, firmer, denser, and more complex, somewhat smoky, slightly herbal and nutty aroma with tobacco notes, ripe stone fruits and citrus fruits, floral tones, and partly dark minerality. Ripe, deep, and incredibly dense, juicy, noble fruit with grip and lively acidity, ethereal herbs, and a hint of red and black berries on the palate, sustainable, good depth, distinct minerality, bone-dry style, smoky spice, firm, still almost compact, layered and with enormous depth, hinted at being fatty, still completely undeveloped, long, layered, noble, concentrated finish. Masterful.

Best to drink: 2026-2036+. What our ratings mean