2021 'Himmelreich'

Riesling, Mosel, Germany    

If you are not yet part of the RIESLING fan club, let us offer you a ticket to the fantastical world beyond. Dr.Ulrich ‘Ulli’ Stein is like the reclusive (possibly a scientist, but you’ll never actually know) uncle you’ve seen a total of three times in your whole life. He is a huge advocate for the importance of taking care of, and passing on, the stunning, frighteningly steep, low-yield & slate-packed vineyards of the Mosel (we need more Ullis in the world, don’t we!?!). ‘Himmelreich’ is considered his “1er Cru” vineyard, with 70 to 80+ year-old, ungrafted vines and a seriously proclaiming terroir of mostly blue slate. 15 grams of RS (residual sugar), this riesling has a plush viscosity, seamlessly balanced with fine and glittering minerality like a fish’s scales. Petrol wafts, waxy chew, salty lemon drop, lemongrass florality & how different the world may have been if Snow White bit into a green apple instead of red. Enjoy with pork shoulder & sautéed cabbage.