persistent vein of acidity with distinct salty slate minerality

A very fine and elegant dry Saar Riesling that is now slowly beginning to show its potential - a true long-distance runner

After the grapes had dried out again in mid-October

the fully ripe grapes are re-checked on a sorting table before pressing

Schäfer-Schmitt Blauschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 Magnum Obstbrand persistent vein of acidity withSchfer Schmitt Blauschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 Magnum, like its red slate counterpart, is an entirely unusual bone dry Saar Riesling with great surprise potential! In comparison, the Blauschiefer is always significantly fresher and more focused aromatically. Clear, self contained nose with prevailing spicy herbal notes of white pepper, lemon thyme and a hint of celery, in the background also hints of ripe citrus fruits and tart, hoppy notes. Fresh