2023 Julian Haart Riesling 'J.J.' Kabinett, Mosel

Haart's J.J. Riesling Kabinett is sourced from vines in the Goldtröpfchen vineyard (one of the Mosel's most famous), as well as Falkenberg, both of which are on the same slope behind the town of Piesport in the Middle Mosel. J.J. is both a nod to Julian’s son “Johann Josef” (also the name of his Grandfather and Great-Grandfather) as well as an homage to the house style of the iconic producer J.J. Prüm. In the glass the wine shows a brilliant light gold color with intoxicating aromas of fresh lime, Meyer lemon, green apple, chopped green herbs and a rocky, saline note. On the palate, Haart's J.J. delivers incredible precision, intensity and refreshment with only 7.5% alcohol! Though, it is the supreme balance that stands out: the wine has an elegant interplay of sweetness and acidity, fruit concentration and vibrant energy with a crisp, dry finish. This is one of the most impressive Rieslings I have tasted in years, a stunning example of the classic German Kabinett style.