Carl Loewen, Maximiner Herrenberg Riesling GG, Mosel

Made with fruit sourced from ungrafted vines planted in 1902. Aged for 6 months on the lees in oak fuders. 12% alcohol. Pale-to-medium-deep yellow-green color. Ripe, fruit-driven nose with aromas of juicy citrus fruits and fresh yellow fruits, some candied ginger tones, a little bit of sweet white peach, light rubbery notes of reduction, a perfumed hint of apple blossom and a touch of green apple. The wine feels crisp, linear and steely yet still somewhat round on the palate …