Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Kabinett, 2022
Typically, the Wehlener Sonnenuhr is more introspective, requiring a little coaxing to reveal earth-bound notes of stone, slate and spice, underpinned by yellow fruits, tangerine and a dollop of honey. Elbows in, this is tucked up, fresh and pretty serious.
critic reviews
The 2022 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett is clear, pure and flinty on the bright and fresh nose that offers clear and precise fruit intermingled with notes of crushed rocks, and it doesn't give any hint of drought stress. Full-bodied and lush, this is a textural and seriously persistent and mineral, digestible and food-friendly Kabinett with remarkable complexity and length. This is impressive, particularly because of the challenging vintage heat and drought. It's very stimulating due to its saline and crunchy slate character. 9% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 24 23 in January 2025.
The 2022 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett does not really want to show itself on the nose. But the palate presents immediate clarity and poise. This is laser-straight elegance, stone and citrus. This shows such pedigree, such clarity. So poised, so mouth-watering, so stony. (Medium)