2023 Eva Fricke Rheingau Riesling Trocken [JS93][WA92][V90]

Producer: Eva Fricke 
Region: Rheingau, Germany  
Varietal: Riesling 
Year: 2023 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"What a complex wine for an entry-level dry riesling. A wealth of fresh herbs, stone fruit and delicate citrus aromas. On the barely medium-bodied palate, it has a striking stony minerality as well as a wonderful vibrancy from the spirtz of natural cabron dioxide. For this category there’s astonishing length and purity. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold. Screw cap." 

Wine Advocate, 92 Points 

"The 2023 Rheingau is clear, pure, fresh and finely flinty on the nose, although only a small part of the assemblage is based on Lorch fruit, whereas the rest comes from the central Rheingau. Intense, dense and saline on the palate, this is a full-bodied, crystalline and persistently saline Riesling that is analytically dry but pretty rich and, luckily, also vital due to its complexity and drive on the long, mineral finish. This is a stunning Rheingau estate wine. 12% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted at the domaine in August 2024." 

Vinous, 90 Points 

"The 2023 Riesling Rheingau was picked in Kiedrich, Eltville, Erbach and smaller portions of Lorch. Gentle lemon scents join a touch of fresh lemongrass on the nose. The palate is rounder than the nose suggests, full of fruit and fluidity, featuring pale, juicy Mirabelle framed with zesty citrus peel. This is bright, fruity, dry and mouthwatering. (Dry)" 

Alcohol: 12% 

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