In this south west facing vineyard Riesling vines are planted on bridle clay slate. The full day of sun exposure combined with the deep soils result in a powerful wine with layers of aromas, soft acidity and structure. Bright, clean, fresh and zesty. Grapefruit like flavors and minerality that is typical of the Riesling grape grown on blue slate soil. Round, rich and a very long finish.
"A crush of smoke and slate accent rich white peach and grapefruit in this svelte, penetrating dry white. Pristine yet fleshy in fruit and backed by a revitalizing spine of acidity, it's a stately, immediately enjoyable wine likely to maintain peak through 2027. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA"
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2022), 91 pts
"Bold notes of petrichor and struck flint abound in this intensely ripe but fully dry expression of 50-year-old grapes grown in slate. Flavors of white grapefruit and tart pineapple are juicy on the palate and linger long through a smoldering, smoky finish. Delightful now but should hold well through 2030. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2020), 92 pts
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (February 1st 2019), 92 pts
Go to Bastgen Berncastel-Cueser Weisenstein Riesling Spatlese Trocken
Founded in 1850, Weingut Bastgen is located on the tiny hamlet of Monzel, not far from Bernkastel-Keus. The current owners are husband-and-wife team Armin Vogel and Mona Bastgen, who began ...
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