Queen of Whites Riesling 2023 Weingut Tesch (12.5%)

This is an off-dry Riesling from Weingut Tesch, made from grapes grown in the Nahe. The vineyards slope to the south at 160 to 190 metres, with vines averaging 35 years old, and the grapes are picked by hand. Each vineyard's pickings are fermented separately in stainless steel for about 40 days, then blended. The wine rests on its lees for 6 to 12 weeks, with no malolactic fermentation and no oak, so the character of the grape shows clearly. It is pale yellow, with acacia, honey and lime on the nose. The palate has concentrated fruit balanced by fine minerality and crisp acidity.