crisp acidity and fine precision toward the finish

(93-96)/2016+

Brooding and bloody

cedar and pepper

Strong reduction flattens the underlying fruit

Okonomierat Rebholz, Birkweiler Kastanienbusch Riesling Grosses Gewachs Vintage:2023 crisp acidity and fine precisionThe 2020 Kastanienbusch Riesling GG comes from a ripe vintage and shows intense light fruit, more reminiscent of pome fruit than stone fruit. Initially without the cool vein of the site in hot years, it's still subtle and becomes more narrative with more air. Dense and smooth on the palate but fine and elegant, with a decidedly clear and mineral finish, even salty, this is a Riesling with few hedonistic talents. It remains slim and lively, with a fine