Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Grünlack Spätlese 2021 750ml
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Grünlack is the Spätlese of Schloss Johannisberg, composed of hand-harvested grapes from the single Schloss Johannisberg vineyard in the Rheingau. James Suckling gave the 2021 96 points, calling out a complex nose of sliced pear, white peach and white currant with delicate floral notes, a juicy and vibrant Spätlese that leaps over the palate despite its frank natural grape sweetness, then radical minerality on a focused, long and pristine finish.
The grapes are carefully destemmed and softly crushed, the must ferments in temperature controlled stainless steel with 30% in wooden barrels, and the wine settles on its lees for five months. Colour is a brilliant light yellow with green reflections. Aroma runs to white peach, pineapple, green apple, nettle and sorrel, and the palate is well balanced with soft acidity, lovely sweetness and a long citrus aftertaste.
Serve it cold with lobster, shrimp, spicy Thai dishes, blue and creamy cheeses, or fruit desserts. Grape: 100% Riesling. Alcohol: 7.5%.