2018 Prinz Schonhell Riesling GG 750Ml Bottle

'White peach and almond are garlanded in bittersweetly perfumed iris on a haunting nose. Succulent fruit and a glossy feel characterize the firm, full palate, but there is not a hint of heaviness, and the vibrant finish is enlivenec by juicy fresh lime as well as full of mineral nuances. Due to its capacity for retaining moisture, this site was privileged in 2018 at least, theoretically. "But in its early evolution, noted Prinz with a grin, "I didn't find a single German wine authority who believed in this wine. In fact, for a time, I gave up showing it. We had to pick early on this site," he added, "or the must weight would have been too high for a balanced dry wine. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and fermentation was entirely spontaneous and in stainless steel, after which a portion of the wine matured in cask.
92 points, - David Schildknecht, Vinous