Wine Reviews

A bold thread of savory herbs weaves beautifully through this concentrated, oily version, keeping pace with persimmon and guava flavors, all edged in smoke. Stylish and delicious, with depth and lift as crushed almond and salty beeswax notes grace the long, winding finish. Drink now through 2033.

Offers a salted butter note atop rich layers of fragrant blossoms, orchard fruit, cinnamon and spices on a full frame. Cleaned up with a gunflint-edged mineral character and a flash of lemon zest.

The 2024 Riesling Grand Cru Hengst, grown on marl and limestone, includes a densely planted parcel from 2016. Riper, fragrant citrus shimmers shyly in the glass with a touch of yeast still swinging along. The palate is rounded and juicy, carries a lovely whiff of white pepper and feels lemony, lithe, luminous and playful, always with that peppery verve. This is utterly delicious and so approachable. The finish is bone-dry and utterly lip-smacking. (Bone-dry)

This is golden in hue but rather shy on the nose, still keeping its secrets. Much swirling reveals a cool touch of tangerine. The palate is wonderfully fluid, taut, soothing and fresh. Its elongated, serene mouthfeel is all citrus.