Bastgen Weinstein Riesling Trocken 2021

100% Riesling. Pale lemon-gold in color. Medium-plus expressive aromas of a plastic blow up pool toy (classic diesel-flower), seashell, flint, apple blossom, lemon citrus, fruit cup with white peach, apricot, with a touch of brown honey. Bold flavors of Nectarine, honeydew melon, ripe pineapple, passion fruit, saline, and earth. Highly structured wine with high acidity, classic unctuous (oily) texture that adds to the medium body mouthfeel and medium-plus flavor intensity and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing: Asian, mustard oil-fried sausage, honey-soy roasted pork, braised vegetable, beet carpaccio, spiced duck, seafood, fetta, mozzarella, nutty cow’s milk, gruyere, blue cheese, caramelized pecans