"The 2022 Riesling Monzinger Halenberg Grosses Gewächs benefited from cooler nights in 2022. The nose is covered by a yeasty veil of smoke, which alluring notions of citrus beckon. The palate comes in with more saltiness and an immediate mouth-watering urgency. Nothing here sticks out, and serene lemon zestiness sets the tone, rising from brooding depth. This is almost austere, absolutely uncompromising, with gorgeous zesty length. (Bone-dry)"

By Anne Krebiehl MW July 2023