this possesses the most elegant and complete nose of the group with highly complex

lavender and wild fennel aromas

chiseled and very dry finish that exhibits a trace of youthful austerity

It’s unusual to find examples of Maltroie that are quite this refined

Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear

Battenfeld Spanier, Zellerweg Schwarzen Hergott Riesling GG Vintage:2024 this possesses the most elegantThe very smoky and flinty nose pulls you inexorably into this dense and highly structured dry riesling, but those descriptors make the wine sound austere, whereas all this is wrapped in concentrated mirabelle fruit. The entire composition making a bold statement, particularly at the long and imposingly chalky finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.