Albert Boxler, Riesling Brand other_regions intense raisin aromas indicating grapefruit/lemon

intense raisin aromas indicating grapefruit/lemon and pineapples on a piquant background

Darker and bluer than most – mid crimson

rich and fine but tightly structured Sommerberg Riesling with lots of grip and self-confident tannins giving this powerful wine its frame or spine

There is enough reduction present to push the spice and ripe dark berry fruit aromas to the background though it does not extend to the palate

The lilting and more refined lighter weight flavors deliver good length on the balanced

Albert Boxler, Riesling Brand other_regions intense raisin aromas indicating grapefruit/lemonBright green tinged straw yellow. Explosively spicy, deep nose of apple, pear and ripe citrus fruit. Then suave, dense and precise, presenting rich, ripe flavors of apple, pear and stone fruits, complicated by balsamic herbs and quince jam. Finishes long and juicy with noteworthy size and flesh. One of the biggest Brand Rieslings I have ever tasted from Boxler; so ripe and showy it is almost un Boxler like. The little bit of Kirchberg he added here