Von Winning Pechstein GG Riesling 2021

Von Winning is one of the leading estates of the Palatinate, in western Germany, and Pechstein is among its most celebrated single vineyards, classified as a Grosses Gewaechs within the VDP quality system. The name points to the site itself: a soil rich in dark basalt and volcanic stone that holds warmth and drives a smoky, flinty character into the wine. The Palatinate sits in the rain shadow of the Haardt hills, giving a dry, sunny climate that ripens Riesling fully while the cool nights preserve its natural acidity. The wine is fermented dry and then aged for 24 months on its fine lees, a long contact that builds texture and a subtle savoury depth around the fruit. Expect a pale gold colour and a nose of ripe lemon, white peach and struck flint. The palate is dry and firm, with citrus peel, green apple and a saline, mineral finish that runs long. Serve at 10 to 12 degrees in a white wine glass.