Thörle Saulheim Riesling Kalkstein Dry 2021 Veuve Cliquot

Thörle Saulheim Riesling Kalkstein Dry 2021 Veuve CliquotImpressive new wave German wines from this Rheinhessen estate. Thrle is a family domaine based in Saulheim in the Rheinhessen, and since 2006 it has been run by Christoph and his brother Johannes. The vineyards are managed organically, and the domaine is being taken in a biodynamic direction. Soils are interesting and varied, with light clay, limestone, red sandy loam and even flint and schist.

The vineyard is planted to zinfandel and its principal complementary varietals

a reminder of the days when the Zeppelin crossed the Atlantic and passengers relaxed in its luxurious restaurant sipping this delicious Riesling

sapid flavor and great complexity

Vintage after vintage

The Vintage

The viscosity coats the palate

Boissenot also consults for Lafite

less is more

47 of which are in the Gimblett Gravels and knows the Hawkes Bay and Gimblett Gravels exceptionally well

Topside Syrah is usually a more aromatic wine with good structure and natural acid

the harvest was accelerated

corresponding to the dramatic and sudden changes in soil and aspect created by the Fault