Fritz Haag Spatlese Juffer Sonnenhur 2011

Mosel Riesling is a touchstone for the aromatic variety the world over. Steep, slate slopes make for thrilling, flexible Riesling fragrant of wet stones, petrol, white blossoms, and orchard fruit and flavours that run the gamut. Lower alcohols allow for greater nuance and the textures are at once plush and lifted. Riesling of the Mosel is like a gothic church rising from hard bedrock –at once completely grounded and yet heavenly and incorporeal.

Food Pairings

Pinot Noir such as this belongs with roast game hens or pheasant but is outstanding with mushroom risotto or mild cheeses. Mmm...