2024 Max Kilburg Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany Grand Mayan inky fruit and a bit

inky fruit and a bit of new oak

Vineyards: Biodynamically farmed

The vineyard is perched on a ridge top directly exposed to the Van Duzzer wind gap at an elevation of 820-860 feet and overlooks the Wilamette valley

Fermented on the skins and stems for 60 days then aged in acacia barrels

though on the opposite side of the Sesia River

2024 Max Kilburg Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany Grand Mayan inky fruit and a bitThe Goldtrpfchen is the warmer vineyard, yet somehow the wine presents more linear (these basic notes as per Ohligsberg and Goldtrpfchen hold true with the expressions of Julian Haart as well, which is fascinating) the tones here are a bit brighter and stone fruited; it is also characteristically spiced and herbal, simply piercing and lithe. Welcome to Bonkers town. vom Boden