2019 Graach HIMMELREICH Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2019er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the main label (the reference to GG is left for the back label), comes from very old un-grafted vines in the prime Stablay sector, and was fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 12 months. It offers a hugely aromatic nose made of mirabelle, carraway, cream, smoke, and herbal elements. The wine develops a great juicy fruitiness on the palate and leaves an engaging and fruit-driven feel in the finish. The after-taste is hugely spicy and herbal but above all engaging, deep, and nicely persistent.This fruity and subtly ripe expression of dry Riesling will need a few years to shed its primary smoothness and reveal its cut. 2026-2039 - Nov. 2020