Country: Germany / Spätlese Grünlack
Variety: Riesling Rheingau
Winery: Schloss Johannisberger /
This wine’s elevated—for a fruchtig German Riesling—alcohol level (11.5%) and botrytis-influenced flavors of dried apricots and orange marmalade suggest early consumption, although some may want to see if it settles down in another five years. It’s fat, oily and rich right now, and a bit warming on the finish.