Günther Steinmetz Riesling Dhroner Grosser Hengelbeg Spätlese Goldkapsel 2018

Name: Günther Steinmetz Riesling Dhroner Grosser Hengelbeg Spätlese Goldkapsel 2018
Brand: Günther Steinmetz
Rating: 7.5 (1 reviews)

Dessert

Mosel, Germany

7.5

WineSaint

Exotic tropical ripeness dominates. Lychee, Persian melon, and ripe quince create an almost heady intensity. The 80g/L residual sugar feels balanced rather than cloying, thanks to crystalline minerality and a saline edge that cuts through the richness. This monopole site's tiny berries deliver concentrated flavors with a surprisingly elegant, caressing finish.

lycheePersian melonquincesaline minerality

Label

Günther Steinmetz

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Small Mosel estate based in Neumagen-Dhron, working a cluster of middle-Mosel sites including the Dhroner Grosser Hengelberg monopole. Wines range from precise Kabinetts to serious GGs and a Réserve tier above.