Von Winning Kirchenstuck Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Pfalz, Germany 2021 Petits Chateaux Accents of menthol and earth

Accents of menthol and earth chime in as this reveals more tannins on the lingering finish

with intense varietal aromas of violets

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pleasant foam from the rare Malvasia de Sitges grape variety

Von Winning Kirchenstuck Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Pfalz, Germany 2021 Petits Chateaux Accents of menthol and earthThe Riesling Kirchenstck begins intensely but finely, clear yellow fruit with green reflections, a touch of wood is still present, apricot and pear, with a hint of coconut, some lemon balm and smoky mint. Crunchy and gripping on the palate, the tart structure dominates, lime zest, as if you were chewing on Granny Smith peel, some green gooseberries, very intense and long, but the tart structure just blocks the minerality, some kiwi and lemon balm