2024 Stein Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett feinherb Alte Reben
I was excited to try the newly released wines from the iconic Ulli Stein. The Himmelreich is like his ‘1er Cru’ vineyard in relation to the ‘Grand Cru’ Palmberg. The vines are quite old and deeply rooted after 70-80 years of struggle in the steep slate filled slopes of the Mosel. I like to open the Himmelreich bottling first, because it is typically the more giving for me at an early age. This vintage showed quite differently to my palate, and this was lithe, extremely fine, and barely feinherb in feel.
Extremely mineral and transparent with notes of wet slate, tart peach, and piquant apples. This was decidedly mineral and felt like drinking from a mountain stream. A mountain stream with racy acidity, spicy herbs, and zesty fruit infused.
This is a wine to be patient with, much reward will come. Nuanced, filigreed, and plenty of energy.
by Strange_Height3188