ZILLIKEN RIESLING TROCKEN

Vintage: 2017
AP. No.: 15-18
Soil: Devonian slate and diabase
Harvest Method: 100% hand-picked
Origin of Grapes: 100% estate grown
Vinification: 100% in neutral Fuder barrels
Style: dry

Tasting Notes:

Fresh, focused citrus aromas of grapefruit and orange open this dry, perky beauty. The lights come on, the covers are thrown back and juicy flavors of kumquat, lime and verbena leap from the glass eager to start the day. Drinking beautifully now.

Serving Suggestions:

An uncomplicated pleasure equally beautiful when paired with a simple summer salad, a friends’ conversation, or a sunset view

Analyses:

Alcohol:    12.0 % vol
Residual Sugar:    8.1 g/l
Total Acidity:        7.2 g/l

Awards and Accolades:

John Gilman : 90 points

James Suckling: 90 points

Schweizerische Weinzeitung: 16/20