and subtle spice unfold gracefully
goat cheese or as an aperitif
The palate on this wine evokes a traditional Champagne in weight and fineness of bubbles
ripe with both black-plum flavors and generous tannins
a classical selection of very old vines
Weingut Hermann Ludes Thornicher Ritsch "Im Schniedersberg" Kabinett T, Mosel, Germany 2022 Cephalonia and subtle spice unfold gracefullyThe 2022er Thrnicher Ritsch Riesling Sptlese t Im Schneidersberg was made from fruit harvested at 78 Oechsle on 80 85 year old vines in this prime Lieu Dit and was fermented down to off dry levels of residual sugar (15 g l). The nose is captivating from the start, with hints of bacon smoke, residual spontaneous fermentation, and lots of fine spices. Then come aromas of vineyard peach, dried white flowers, gunflint, lime, grapefruit, and gooseberry.