This is not a Mosel Auslese nor is it a dry Riesling, but its personality marries elements from both these categories in a completely original manner. What an incredibly fresh and entrancing nose of Amalfi lemons and mint this extraordinary wine has. Staggering focus and energy on the very concentrated yet delicate palate. Super-long, crystalline finish with great citrusy freshness and a hint of flint. Drink or hold.

The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Himmelreich Auslese Anrecht, from a central parcel within the midslope of the Zeltinger Himmelreich, presents an exquisitely ethereal nose with crushed yarrow, green apple and zesty lemon. Tangy, almost savory notions wrap around a smooth core of candied white peach sweetness, maintaining a delightful balance. This wine is alluring, streamlined and almost fizzing with freshness. So elegant! - By Anne Krebiehl MW on September 2024