2017 Nierstein Riesling Dry, Gunderloch, Rheinhessen
This, the 2017 Nierstein, is a village-level wine that punches well above its weight. All the fruit is sourced from the Grand Cru vineyard Pettenthal, and this could easily be labelled as such. Smoky, textured and with wonderful purity of fruit, it has a finish that lasts for minutes. But by using younger vines, and an individual selection, Johannes is able to elevate the quality of the GG, and to produce this wine that’s the perfect introduction to his range.