Who could resist this full-throttle expression of summer with its wide spectrum of yellow fruit aromas, most importantly ripe pineapple? Stunning mineral freshness that effortlessly balances all the ripeness. Surprisingly sleek and very focused, this already has a wonderful elegance, but is just beginning to give its golden best at the imposing finish. From the Dudenstein section of this very steep, granitic site. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

The 2020 Riesling Sommerberg is the second vintage of this steep cru, and Humbrecht replanted the 32.5-are vineyard on decomposed granite in 2012 and 2013 in high density (9,500 plants per hectare, all from their own massal selections from the Brand, which was planted in the 1920s). The nose of this intensely yellow-golden grand cru is impressively pure and aromatic, reminiscent of mangoes and wet, weathered stones. On the palate, this is an elegant, intense and fruity yet still not dramatic or tensioned Riesling with fine tannins and fine orange/lemon bitters. 12.4% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2022. - Stephan Reinhardt