Ansgar Clüsserath 'Vom Schiefer' Riesling Mosel, 2022

This is 100% dry Riesling, "Vom Schiefer", literally "from the slate" soils. It is a lovely introduction to steep vineyards sites from the Middle Mosel. The grapes are sourced from three sites: Trittenheimer Altärchen, known for Rieslings with tropical citrus flavors, Neumagener Rosengärtchen, producing richer wines, and Mülheimer Sonnenlay, tucked into a side valley and having a slightly warmer microclimate. The wine is also vinified in old barrels and sees extended lees contact. Overall this wine comes together to be rich and fruity while staying dry, and elegant as ever. It is perfumed with aromas of apple blossoms and grapefruit peel, and goes down like water. Pair it with stir-fried duck with mushrooms and broccolini, and dont ease up on the spice!