title: Julien Schaal 2016 Sommerberg Grand Cru Granite Riesling (Alsace)
description: Aromatically, this wine is still shy on nose and palate. Underneath that the linearity and inherent slenderness of ripe tangerine flesh and zest come though, enriched with an earthy notion of ripe pear. The palate is dry and energetic, but also still rather closed. The true colors are revealed on the finish, with a lasting pear note bundled on the concentrated, linear palate. Drink 2019–2030.
variety: Riesling
designation: Sommerberg Grand Cru Granite