Schlink Haus Riesling (75cl, 11.5%)

An off-dry German Riesling from the Nahe region, produced by Gunther Schlink GmbH at the same location for more than two centuries. The grapes are hand-harvested, machine-sorted and vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeast strains. The nose opens with earthy minerality, then ripe peach, green apple and a subtle suggestion of tropical fruit, with a quiet floral lift underneath. On the palate, sweet-tart lemon and lime yield to juicy tangerine and white grapefruit, with a nuanced touch of residual sugar balancing zesty acidity; apple and peach notes add rounded fruitiness. The finish is moderate and refreshingly crisp, trailing off with a hint of spice, white pepper and lingering mineral acidity, with a faint sweetness at the tail end.