Lieser Niederberg Helden, Riesling, Spätlese, 2017
Smoky sweet red apples lead to notes of red slate, earth and fine peaches on the palate. There's plenty of energy here and bags of punchy fruit set in an open, accessible and inviting package. A warm, open and embracing Spatlese.
critic reviews
A chive-like note from sulfur plus further fermentative residues slightly obscures the nose, though with aeration, apple and melon scents emerge. Happily, the glossy palate is succulently rich and full of pure fruit, with fresh lime serving for balancing brightness. The finish lingers lusciously and refreshingly, carrying an appropriate undertone of wet stone. Give this some time and it should shape up impressively.
The 2017 Niederberg Helden Riesling Spatlese is the finest and most precise of the different selections or predicates. The nose is pure and fresh, with slatey notes. The palate is lush but lean, crystalline and elegant, revealing generous but precisely defined fruit and lingering salinity. Tasted in March 2019.