2019 Domaine Marcel Deiss Schlossberg Grand Cru [JS96][WE94]

"Think about setting off for a long hike through the mountains at dawn and how that feels and you’ve got a good idea of how this radical, austere and granitic expression of Alsace Grand Cru tastes. Could be too much for some at this early stage in its life, but just follow the incredibly long crushed-stone finish! A field blend of traditional varieties, focused on riesling. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Drink or hold." 

"This wine is restrained on the nose, smelling like sun-warmed grape vines and a bit of petrol. It’s lithe on the sip, with notes of Granny Smith and vanilla bean stretching gracefully across the palate, bolstered by fresh acidity. Apple carries into the finish, suggesting that this wine would go great alongside a nice block of aged cheddar."