Hain, Riesling Kabinett, “Piesporter Goldtröpfchen”

I almost did a spit-take when the importer of this wine told me its price, but I’m glad I contained myself—it would have been a waste of great Riesling. And you’ll be glad to know that my shock was over how low, not high, that price is considering the wine’s impeccable pedigree.Riesling lovers may recognize the term “Piesporter Goldtröpfchen” as one of the most famous, historic, and qualitatively important single-vineyard designations in the Mosel River valley (if not all of Germany). Goldtröpfchen, which means “little golden drops,” is the vineyard, a perfect south-facing amphitheater in the Mosel village of Piesport, and the presence of that name on a label is as good as gold—especially in an exceptional vintage like 2015. This sublimely aromatic, textured, refreshing Riesling Kabinett (on the drier side of the spectrum) from Weingut Hain is an amazing find, plain and simple; Hain may not be as well-known as some of the others who bottle wines from this site, but they’re a Piesport-b