Schloss Johannisberger - Riesling Kabinett Rotlack 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Schloss Johannisberger
Country	Germany
Region	Rheingau
Varietal	Riesling
Vintage	2022
Sku	08308
Size	750ml

 

A super-elegant and refined riesling Kabinett with great energy and clarity that races across the palate at a very brisk clip thanks to the brilliant acidity. The delicate touch of unfermented grape sweetness accentuates this beautifully. Long silky finish in spite of the vibrant citrus and appley freshness. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

The 2022 Riesling Schloss Johannisberg Rotlack Kabinett was harvested in the upper part of the slope, closest to the Schloss, in a shaded canopy. This was also harvested after the rain. Part of the grapes was cold-macerated for two weeks and then pressed to extract as much as possible from the healthy skins. Part of the grapes received 72 hours of skin contact, yet another part was barrel-fermented without malolactic fermentation but not wood-aged - a most unusual combination. Juicy white peach beckons immediately on the nose edged with subtle crushed yarrow and an edge of grapefruit. The palate carries tart sweetness, just like the aromatic citrus, immensely mouth-watering and far too easy to drink. This strikes an alluring balance of lightness, extract and sweetness, vivid, light-footed and fresh. No wonder with analytical values of 8.3g/L of acidity and 26g/L of residual sweetness. This is an elegant, invigorating, delicious Kabinett balanced, pirouetting like a ballerina. Bravo. (Off-dry)

The off-dry 2022 Schloss Johannisberg Rotlack Riesling Kabinett is pure, intense and fresh on the still a bit untamed and reductive nose that indicates ripe and lush fruit, though, intertwined with herbal and mineral notes. On the palate, this is a generous, refined, elegant, pure and saline Riesling with a substantial expression but also lovely lightness and finesse. it is still young but already gorgeous. This is a long-distance runner. 10.5% stated alcohol plus 26 grams per liter of residual sugar. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in September 2023. (92+)

Taut and mouthwatering, this is a dry-leaning kabinett, with weight behind its notes of nectarine, lime oil and quince, all laced with piquant dried ginger. Everything is anchored by steely mineral, smoke and salt elements. Shows real personality and a distinctive kick of spices. Drink now through 2032.