2014 Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling

Bittersweet perfume of iris and gentian mingles in the nose with an anticipation of tart citrus as well as a hint of cask. Bright, tart lemon, lime and gooseberry dominate on a lean palate, leading to an energetic, invigorating and refreshing albeit athletically lean, tart-edged, piquant and very sharply-focused finish. The intent in employing a bit more exposure to wood (or a bit newer wood) seems to have been to round-out the wine’s acid-induced sharp edges. Perhaps with time that aim will be more fully accomplished and this bottling become more winsome and charming. But I would monitor it carefully if cellaring any, and meantime have been very conservative in my prognosis.