2020 Dr H Thanisch Riesling Kabinett

Region: Mosel, Germany

Grape: Riesling

Culinary Suggestions: Thai/Vietnamese food, fried fish or soft cheeses

Vineyard Practice: Sustainable

About

The Thanisch family has cultivated wine continuously since the year 1636 and can look back on a history covering more than 375 years. The estate has been run as a family business for the 11th generation, of which the last four generations were women. The boutique estate is 7 ha (16 acres) in size, including the most famous vineyard in Germany, the Berncasteler Doctor, and the top vineyards Bernkasteler Badstube, Bernkasteler Lay and Bernkasteler Graben. -Importer Note

Tasting Notes

The attractive cassis, honeysuckle and white-peach nose leads you into the juicy and very crisp palate that's almost properly dry. Very clean and bright finish, the refreshment accentuated by the wet-stone minerality. Just 10.5% alcohol. Drink now. Screw cap.

91 points - jamessuckling.com October 2021