2019 Bernkastel JOHANNISBRÜNNCHEN Riesling Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2019er Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Riesling, as it is referred to on the main label (the reference to GG is found on the back label and on the bottle itself), comes from the Gewann Oberm Ofenpfad and Unterm Brauneserweg, and was fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 12 months. It still proves hugely backward and it takes a few days at the moment for it to shed its early ripe aromatics and reveal a superbly refreshing nose made offers a hugely aromatic nose made of pear, starfruit, blueberry, cassis, a hint of earthy cardamom, whipped cream, floral elements, and smoke. The wine is subtly creamy and fruity on the currently juicy rather than bone-dry palate and leaves an engaging and direct feel of herbs, spices, whipped cream, lemony zest, and pear in the long finish. This gorgeous dry Riesling will benefit hugely from a few years of bottle aging. We would not be surprised if it then even will exceed our expectations. The balance and engaging juiciness packed in this wine are very appealing! 2024-2034 - Nov. 2020