Wachenheimer, Riesling, Trocken, 2024

A rare examination into how a celebrated German winemaker attacks an entirely new terroir, this Wackenheimer (Pfalz) Riesling is produced from two vineyards supplied by Germany’s largest organic producer Bürklin-Wolf, to help offset Dönnhoff’s catastrophic frost losses. The sandstone, clay and loamy soils in and around Wackenheimer, allied to warmer overall temperatures produces playful Rieslings with a certain breadth: pliant, pulpy fruits that charm from the beginning. A stroll through an orchard; it offers red apples, sage and wild strawberries, finishing on juicy rich stone fruits. Softer styled and delicious, a humming acidity floats fully ripe flavours.