Kai Schätzel Riesling Niersteiner Pettental Grosses Gewächs 2016

Lemon pith, fresh lime, tangerine and wood smoke rise from the glass with striking intensity, this is a nose that demands attention. On the palate, citrus fruit pours through in a bright, juicy torrent, polished and precise but never soft. The finish is long, saline and grippy, with a smoky, mouthwatering pull that lingers well past what you'd expect. That all of this arrives with such lift and drive at under 12% alcohol is part of what makes the Pettental so remarkable, the low weight only sharpens the focus.