Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett, Donnhoff 2022

Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett, Donnhoff 2022Variety: Riesling Region: Nahe Vineyard: Oberhuser Leistenberg Soil Type: Grey, carbon laced decomposed argillaceous slate Fermentation & levage: Fermented and matured in stainless steel vats and large oak barrels\n\nOberhuser Leistenberg:\nThe Leistenberg vineyard lies in a small side valley of the Nahe just outside Oberhausen. The name is a double play on words. Leisten means achieve in German, and the Leistenberg perpetually lives up to its name.

honeyed glory

A malty magnitude never experienced

licorice and fallen branches

Aldo Vajra was a young man in the 1960s who decided to leave Turin

Scents of raspberries and cherries mix with notes of violets and candied peel in an inviting bouquet introducing Breton's 2018 Morgon Vieilles Vignes

layering rounded vanilla

WinemakingThe wine was enhanced with a touch of American Oak and 10% Cabernet Franc to improve structure and complexity

Oak tannins and a slight hint of oxidized Pinot Grigio

Handpicked fruit

Yet the great secret of Champagne and other sparkling wines is that they are good all the time

we want to grow up around the table

Loves all red meats but is especially fond of lamb chops or oven baked leg of lamb