Wittmann, Kirchspiel GG Riesling 2012 Bodegas Continental smoky sense of place

smoky sense of place

armed with wilted rose petal and potpourri scents that percolate through the red currant and cranberry fruit

cool black fruit compote

spicy dark red fruit

Joseph and Crozes Hermitage in style - a benchmark wine and well worth trying

Wittmann, Kirchspiel GG Riesling 2012 Bodegas Continental smoky sense of placeGone are the days when I used to look at the Kirchspiel as a mere example of a well stacked fruit stall. Not that it has lost its exotic appeal of all kinds of citrus fruit, but leaving it there would not do justice to the fine display of dusty spices, green herbs and stony minerality. Yes, its fresh, its fruity, but it does not lack edge on the finish. We dont often get the benefit of hindsight, but having been very lucky to taste many different