Eva Fricke Rheingau Riesling Trocken 2022 (6 Bottles) Rheingau, Germany

This is a blend of fruit from several sites in the upper and lower Rheingau, including Lorch, Eltville, Hattenheim and Kiedrich. The Eltville, Kiedrich and Hattenheim sites lie on sandy loess and loam, clay riverbed sediments, whereas the Lorch soils are slate and quartzite. The vines are between 15 and 20 years of age. Vinification was entirely in stainless steel with four months’ maturation on lees.

“At first a touch of youthful leesy funk, but this really benefits from aeration, releasing aromas of white tree fruit, fresh garden herbs, citrus and spring flowers. Remarkable structure and energy for an entry-level wine, the medium-bodied palate creamy and racy. Impressively long finish with notes of preserved lemons and rhubarb.” 91 points, Stuart Pigott, James Suckling