Weingut Leitz Grand Cru Riesling 'Berg Schlossberg' GG 2021 75cl
£36.10
A wine of true pedigree, this displays beautifully refined and complex aromas of beeswax, honey, white peach, frankincense and honeysuckle The aromas may suggest sweetness, but the palate is as dry and stony as the hillside on which the grapes are grown It has terrific intensity now, but if you can hold on to a few bottles for a few years, it will get even better The Berg Schlossberg vineyard lies at the western end of Rheingau, where the river takes a sharp turn to the north The dramatically steep slope, southerly exposure, superb drainage and protection from north winds by the Taunus Mountains make for an outstanding Grand Cru site - a challenge to cultivate, but the resulting wine makes the effort more than worth it
Weingut Leitz Dragonstone Riesling (Off-Dry), Rheingau 2024 75cl
£14.70
This is a beautifully-balanced wine, with lovely freshness while not being too dry It has a wonderful flavour of peaches, cream, clover honey, pineapple and lime Highly recommended The vineyard is located in the middle of Rheingau with an average vine age of 20 years Sustainable farming practice is employed, including selective leaf removal
Trimbach Riesling Selection De Vieilles Vignes 2024 75cl
£32.63
"A rare release of this sublime Alsatian Riesling with a grapefruit and lime nose, a racy, lean palate and remarkable backbone with a lingering finish "
Knipser Kapellchen Riesling Trocken 2024 75cl
£18.65
Lemon and crushed stone aromas Firm palate on the right side of steely, with lemon pulp and a hint of residual sugar, moderate alcohol and very refreshing finish
Planeta Eruzione 1614 Etna Riesling 2023 75cl
£40.86
Absolutely beautiful young Riesling aromas of peach, juicy mango and fresh papaya, alongside distinctive notes of Mount Etna alpine herbs The alluring scent makes taking a sip irresistible, and on the palate it's dry and crisp and yet not overly sharp Wonderfully soft-textured, with tangy mandarin orange and mango flavours Absolutely delicious! The history of Etna is studded with the volcanic eruptions which have shaped it The eruption (eruzione) of 1614 is legendary: lasting ten years and the longest ever recorded, it halted right on the edge of the vineyards of Sciaranuova A very evocative name for the Planeta Cru dell'Etna At the time of planting the vineyards, in keeping with their spirit of research, Planeta planted a small vineyard of Riesling - a variety which loves altitude and lava soils
Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune Magnum 2020 150cl
£479.81
Star bright, green-gold colour The nose displays lime blossom, pine needle, musk and white pepper The minerality is vigorous even before tasting and the palate is sturdy and wonderfully refreshing with lively acidity and fantastic structure Orchard fruits, greengages and linden flowers are a few of the countless flavours identified in this complex and refined wine A powerful and expansive finish laden with minerals Will continue improving with bottle age (20+ years)
Weingut Leitz Magic Mountain Riesling (Dry), Rheingau 2024 75cl
£22.39
This comes from Leitz's very finest - and steepest - vineyards The wine itself is far from steep: quite a bargain, in fact You get the amazing complexity that these vineyards have to give, with hints of clover honey, peach, mandarin orange, lime and elderflower In the mouth it is dry yet gentle and harmonious, and delicious to enjoy immediately