2018 Franz Kunstler - Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling Trocken

Fresh pear and lime are laced with mint and celery seed on a delightful nose as well as on a luscious, coolingly herbal inner-mouth impression that is reinforced by an infusion of green tea and a silken, glossy feel. A marrowy, veal-stock-like savor accompanied by mineral salts renders the juicy, subtly smoky and chalky finish consummately mouthwatering. As could be expected of this site, there is slightly higher acidity here than in other Künstler 2018s. Künstler noted that given Domdechaney’s official VDP status as Erste Lage rather than Grosse Lage (and don’t get me started on how ridiculous that is – see notes on past vintages!), he leaves a few extra bunches hanging. I’d say this wine deliciously demonstrates how higher yields don’t necessarily conduce to lesser quality.