Heinrich Spindler, Kirchenstuck Riesling Trocken Grosse Lage, 2023 NO20231206 and this 2023 Roussette de

and this 2023 Roussette de Savoie is a perfect example of what makes the region so special

revealing even greater nuance and depth

pure Fushimi water that has long made Kyoto sake rounder and gentler than the sharper styles from harder-water regions

roasted meats

but it already shows the minerality and concentration that defines the greatest Austrian Riesling

Heinrich Spindler, Kirchenstuck Riesling Trocken Grosse Lage, 2023 NO20231206 and this 2023 Roussette deWhat is this wine? Heinrich Spindler is a historic family estate in Forst, Pfalz, with a reputation for precise, terroir driven Rieslings. The Kirchenstck vineyard is the crown jewel of Forstwidely considered one of Germanys greatest white wine sites. Classified as Grosse Lage (the German equivalent of Grand Cru), Kirchenstck combines basalt, sandstone, and limestone soils that give Rieslings of remarkable power and elegance. The 2023 vintage produced