Schäfer-Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 von othegraven it tends towards the drier

it tends towards the drier end

they are hand-picked and then gently whole-bunch pressed

plus distinct herbaceous notes of mint - all underpinned by smoky slate notes

the wine matures on its fine lees until bottling in November of the following year

Schäfer-Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 von othegraven it tends towards the drierSchfer Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 is a completely untypical bone dry Saar Riesling that practically foregoes any sweet fruit aromas! Youthful, still quite undeveloped nose, deep, self contained and a little unapproachable when freshly opened. But after a short time in the glass or decanter, the wine positively blossoms: Fine, subtle aromas of pear, ripe apple and grapefruit peel, with dominant yeasty nutty notes and distinct herbal