Dreissigacker 'Vintages' Riesling NV
The Dreissigacker 'Vintages' project reinforces Jochen's reputation for innovation. Inspired by the meticulous work of the cellar masters in Champagne, he is determined to show that still wines can gain depth and complexity from the skilful art of blending different, but complementary, vintages.The 'Vintages' Riesling is a pure, dry wine which blends the unique qualities of five harvests, achieving the fine ripe aromas from 2017, the balance from 2018, the elegance from 2019, the mineral freshness from 2020 and the youthful aromatics from 2021. The organic Riesling grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed and macerated on skins for 8 hours. The juice was fermented with indigenous yeasts in 90% stainless steel tanks and 10% in `Halbstückfass`, 600 litre oak barrels. Maturation followed in the same vessels before the final blending and bottling in August 2022. This is a pure dry Riesling with invigorating freshness boasting citrus notes, green apple, peach, fresh grass and meadow flowers. The palate is juicy and multi-layered, with good substance and a long, intense finish.
