2023 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Im Kleinschock Riesling Kabinett AP 20

From: Saars, Mosel, GermanyVarietal: Riesling Tasting Notes: Racy and clean, this wine is well-structured for aging; with air it shows off its winter citrus notes and spicy undertone. “floral, nutmeg, with a hint of wild strawberry” —Lars Carlbergs About. Much of the following information is adapted from a profile on Hofgut Falkenstein from Lars Carlberg, an American wine professional and writer living in Trier, Germany who specializes in all things Mosel. Located in the Saar district of the Mosel, Hofgut Falkenstein has over 40 years of winemaking experience. Erich Weber and his wife revitalized the Falkensteinerhof winery that had fallen into disrepair starting in 1985. Today, Erich and his son Johannes farm almost 13 hectares, with about one hectare entirely un-grafted; several of their plots are in highly-prized vineyards. Erich likes to call himself “Winzer Weber,” winzer being the German word for winegrower. In other words, the emphasis is on the work in his vineyards, where he s