Winemaker Notes
Named for the volcanic porphyry soil the vines are grown on, this delicately off-dry Riesling opens with aromas of stone fruit and citrus. The palette crackles with crisp minerality and bright acidity supported by notes of grapefruit zest, tropical fruits, and ripe white peach.
Pair with dishes like spicy shrimp ceviche or Korean fried chicken.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is brimming with joyful citrus and stone fruit on the nose and at the front of the barely medium-bodied palate. Then the smoky mineral notes come through in the long, lemony finish and make this taste drier than it really is. From volcanic porphyry soil.
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.
