Yoka Winery Kerner

By the glass over dinner at wine.and.pig. Appearance is clear, very pale intensity, lemon colour. Thin legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of yellow fruit and Moscato-like florals. Youthful. On the palate, almost off-dry, high acidity, medium- alcohol, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of sweet guava, peachy stone fruits. Medium finish. Very good quality. Simple but beautiful.

PNP into C&S tasting glass ("Root" day): Medium lemon golden to the eyes. On the nose, this is immediately appealing with an unique combination of rich stone fruit notes like apricots and nuances of new oak (Taransaud Pure T) that is reminiscent of waffles in the nicest manner. Good acidity and medium bodied, finish with the abundant yet elegant fruit notes consistent on the nose. 94 points easy.

(Pre-release impression) PNP into Grassl Liberte glass ("Leaf" day): Medium lemon golden to the eyes. Aromatics of mint-infused bright and concentrated citrus fruits like lemon curd and elegant stone fruits like apricots, white florals in high definition with a dash of fine white spices. On the palate, this has good acidity, mid palate concentration and fruit intensity with umami. Good length to the pleasant bittersweet finish with white spices. High quality wine here indeed which will prove a crowd favorite …