2022 Final Riesling Q.b.A. trocken Versteigerung Schäfer-Fröhlich, Nahe (0,75l)

Mosel Fine Wines - 2022 Final Riesling Q.b.A. trocken Versteigerung, Schäfer-Fröhlich

The 2022er Riesling Trocken Final, as it is referred to on the front part of the label, comes from fruit harvested in one of the oldest and steepest part of the Bockenauer Felseneck and saw extensive aging (until August after the vintage, together with the GGs). This cask sample initially presents a hugely primary, herbal, and smoky nose of bacon, yuzu, thyme, and spices. With a little more airing, it turns out to be delicately floral and driven by fine herbal tea, lime tree, dill, rosemary, and tangerine. The wine is comparatively light- weighted and straightforward on the dynamic and herbal palate. However, it shows more depth and presence as it unfolds. The finish is bone-dry and full of spices, with a hint of tartness still in need of integration. This is an impressive, focused dry Riesling. 2030-2047. - Sep. 2023