2014 Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grosses GewÌ_chs Rheinhessen soft mellow tannin and balanced

soft mellow tannin and balanced acidity

The tannins turn a bit rustic on the finish

It offers accents of vanilla and white plum

The palate is medium-bodied with a crisp tannin

dried violets

2014 Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grosses GewÌ_chs Rheinhessen soft mellow tannin and balancedThe Westhofen Morstein seems the most vibrantly citrusy among Wittmann's 2014 GG bottlings. Its lemon lime acidity is almost puckering, but cushioned by creamy textured layers of tangerine, grapefruit and yellow cherry flavor. It's a powerful, elegant wine with a deep mineral finish. Drinks well now but should intensify in minerality through 2020. (AI)