2023 Weiser-Künstler Riesling Ellergrub Auslese Chardonnay chalky tannins and vibrant

chalky tannins and vibrant

20 months of elevage in ~20% new French oak

Max Dexheimer (a 5th generation winemaker) and his partner

and Rondinella dried for months using the ancient appassimento technique before pressing and aging in French oak

with the finish offering a subtle mineral and saline character

2023 Weiser-Künstler Riesling Ellergrub Auslese Chardonnay chalky tannins and vibrantThis epitomizes decadence, intensely smoky and rich nose of tar, candied grapefruit, mango, minty herbs, acacia honey, pine, almond cream, bakery paste, a touch of raisin with a pronounced nervy citrus sword of a backbone. Produced from 100 year old vines picked when fruit was botrytized at approx. 140 . This is a top 3 guilty pleasure pairing with fried chicken!