Rudolf May Retzstadter Der Schäfer Silvaner 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Franken

Rudolf May Retzstadter Der Schäfer  Silvaner 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Franken

(barrel sample, to be bottled in July 2022) The nose is dense and mineral with notes of smoke, oyster shells, lemons and green apples. The palate is lean, saline and structured, revealing nuances of white flowers, citrus fruits, some umami hints, cinnamon and cloves. A very elegant wine with a solid potential of aging.

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Rudolf May Retzstadter Benediktusberg Silvaner 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Franken

Rudolf May Retzstadter Benediktusberg Silvaner 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Franken

(barrel sample, to be bottled in July 2022) The nose is herbaceous with nuances of fresh cut grass, nettle, hay, white pepper and oregano. On the palate the wine shows some roundness and creaminess, balanced acidity and approachable character.

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Rudolf May Retzstadter Langenberg Silvaner 1G Alte Reben VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Franken

Rudolf May Retzstadter Langenberg Silvaner 1G Alte Reben VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Franken

(barrel sample, to be bottled in July 2022) The nose is fresh and pungent with notes of white pepper, sweet spices, citrus and orchard fruits, fresh herbs and white flowers. On the palate the wine is dense and deep with linear structure, mineral spine and mouth-watering acidity. Good persistence and long finish.

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Rudolf May Retzstadt Silvaner Trocken 2021 – Franken

Rudolf May Retzstadt Silvaner Trocken 2021 – Franken

The nose is spicy and slightly yeasty with nuances of fresh and dry herb, lemons, green apples and pears. The palate is tense, direct with zesty acidity and pleasant savoury finish.

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Wittmann Nierstein Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

Wittmann Nierstein Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

(barrel sample, to be bottled in August 2022) The nose is restrained, mineral, slightly austere. On the palate the wine is structured, with dense texture and mineral spine, mouth-watering acidity, notes of oyster shells, dried herbs, spices and pleasant salinity. Long and lingering finish, good depth.

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Wittmann Westhofen Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

Wittmann Westhofen Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

(barrel sample, to be bottled in August 2022) The nose is generous, intense, revealing nuances of ripe apricots, pineapples, peaches, with some saline and spicy hints. The palate is round and ripe, with balanced acidity and a touch of sweetness, a touch of umami and pleasant saltiness in the background. Long finish.

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Wittmann Gundersheim Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

Wittmann Gundersheim Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

(barrel sample, to be bottled in August 2022) The nose is opulent, fruity with notes of ripe yellow apples, white peaches, pineapples, acacia and spices. The palate is rich and straightforward with a pleasant saline note, good fruit concentration and lingering finish.

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Wittmann “Vom Kalkstein” Riesling Trocken 2021 – Rheinhessen

Wittmann “Vom Kalkstein” Riesling Trocken 2021 – Rheinhessen

The nose is juicy and saline with notes of ripe peaches, apricots, yellow apples and pears. On the palate the wine is structured and round with a hint of umami, pleasant saltiness and juicy fruit character. Long finish and good persistence.

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Wittmann “Estate” Riesling Trocken 2021 – Rheinhessen

Wittmann “Estate” Riesling Trocken 2021 – Rheinhessen

The nose is intense and profound with notes of spices, some salinity, oyster shells, floral aromas. The palate is well-balanced and direct with zesty acidity and good fruit concentration.

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Knewitz Gau-Algesheim Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

Knewitz Gau-Algesheim Riesling 1G VDP.Erste Lage 2021 – Rheinhessen

(barrel sample, to be bottled in June 2022) The nose is ripe and perfumed with notes of peaches, white flowers, lemons, acacia and honeysuckle. The palate is dense, concentrated and spicy, revealing a bunch of ripe orchard fruits, hints of vanilla, curry spice and a pleasant salinity. Lingering, fruity finish and good persistence.

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