Winemaker Notes
The Nierstein Riesling gives unmistakable voice to its origins, with concentrated fruit, an agile structure and thrilling tension, underscored by incredible verve and finesse. Pours brilliant and starbright yellow in the glass, and proves equally inviting and approachable in the nose. Ripe stone and orchard fruit such as apple, ripe pears, and white peach, balanced against the spice and herbal aromas of lemon thyme, tarragon and long red pepper. Underscored with the unmistakable pulsating bass line of Nierstein minerality. Incredibly juicy with plenty of extracts and phenolic curves. Yet, the palate offers up a viscous, nearly oily texture together with a firm grip that swings between creamy and saline.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
What a compelling nose of flint, yellow grapefruit and jackfruit this expressive, but youthful dry riesling has. Such a great combination of vitality and succulence on the very dynamic, medium-bodied palate! An explosion of mineral freshness at the finish! From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
A lithe, dry Riesling, featuring nectarine and quince flavors and a mineral core, knit into a silky texture. Expressive, despite its youth, this already shows balance, but the acidity is powerful. Picks up a sea-salt and baking-spice note on the lingering finish. Best from 2025–2035.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
