St Christopher Goldtropfchen Riesling Spätlese (75cl, 8%)

A semi-sweet Mosel Riesling from the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen vineyard, bottled at approximately 8% ABV in a 750ml format. It is produced by Loosen Bros. under the St. Christopher label and carries a Wine-Searcher aggregate score of 87/100. The grapes come from 25-year-old vines on steep, south-facing slate slopes and are hand-harvested at elevated ripeness levels. The wine is naturally semi-sweet, with residual sugar and bright acidity defining the Spätlese classification. The nose opens with apple blossom and white peach, followed by crushed-slate minerality, pollen, tangerine and floral undertones. The palate is juicy and light-footed, with ripe peach, pear, yellow plum, a waxy mineral edge and hints of tropical pineapple and mango. The finish is moderate, with orchard-fruit flavours, lime acidity, tea-leaf tannin and slate minerality.