Four months after the bottling, the 2022 Rheingau (Riesling) from Eva Fricke is still untamed on the intense and spicy/yeasty nose. Dense and mouthfilling yet still caged due to strong reduction, this wine needs a lot of patience. It is supple, structured and intense but still doesn't sing from the latest bottling in September 2023 (AP 26 23). The bottling from March 2023 (AP 01 23) is a slightly different cuvée and opens clear, bright, pure and intense on the floral-scented nose. It's not super dry but has savory acidity and some bitter phenolics. This is an authentic 2022 with fine, juicy salinity on the finish. 12% stated alcohol. Screw cap. Tasted at the domaine in September 2023.

The 2021 Rheingau is a pure Riesling trocken with bright, ripe fruit and fine mineral stone as well as herbal aromas—pretty complex for a generic Rheingau Riesling from Kiedrich, Eltville, Erbach and Lorch. Lush and round but elegant, this is a fruity, juicy and very aromatic Riesling with mouth-filling texture and fine mineral grip on the finish. This is a serious wine with a good, structured and stimulatingly saline finish. 12% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted in November 2022.

A beautifully balanced, expressive Riesling, featuring lively notes of nectarine, yellow apple and clementine. Velvety in texture, with good minerality and a firm structure keeping all the elements together. Good length. Drink now through 2026. 300 cases imported.??–AZ??Region: Germany / Rheingau Select to Add