Bollig-Lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Kabinett 2015

A delicate and elegant Riesling Kabinett from the steep, slaty slopes of the Apotheke vineyard that display apple and stone fruit flavors, supported by wonderful minerality. Juicy, lightly sweet, greatly rich and layered with complex flavors of apples, citrus, and petrol. Through the front window of his winery/home climbs the steep, slatey Goldtropschen hillside he farms just across the street, so close he can hear birds chirping on the vines from his front yard. Although this riesling is touched with a hint of sweetness, it has enough mouth-watering acidity to reach a perfect balance. Delicious!

Intensely earthy at first, aeration opens up the nose of this rather savory off-dry Riesling, revealing fresher notes of lemon and lime peels. It’s delicate in concentration, but tart green apple and citrus flavors are zestful.