Egon Müller Riesling Wiltinger Braune Kupp Spätlese 2018

Bergamot, dark cherry, and a thread of slate lift from the glass with quiet authority. There's impressive poise here, the Braune Kupp's characteristic tension holds the sweetness in check, with a spine of cutting acidity and stony mineral precision keeping everything taut and focused. The finish is long and penetrating, with a faint drift of spice. An early October harvest captured the site at ideal ripeness, and the balance feels effortless. Drink now through 2040.