Weingut Andreas Schmitges Mosel Riesling Vom Roten Schiefer Kabinett 2022 PURYEAR and honeyed on the nose

and honeyed on the nose and palate

named for the amber-tinged hue that defined Pinot Noir Champagne in the early 1900s

bell pepper and chile jalapeño

and the 2021 release is a Merlot-led blend (with significant Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Cabernet Franc)

sourced from three of its finest lieux-dits: Clos St-Denis

Weingut Andreas Schmitges Mosel Riesling Vom Roten Schiefer Kabinett 2022 PURYEAR and honeyed on the noseVom Roten Schiefer means "from the red slate," a soil that's surprisingly rare on the Mosel, where grey slate dominates. The red slate gives Andreas Schmitges' Riesling a rounder, riper, more mineral character than the usual linear Mosel profile. This is a classic Kabinett: low in alcohol, off dry, with just a kiss of sweetness balanced by the Mosel's bright, mouthwatering acidity. Expect ripe orchard fruit and a stony, mineral core from those steep,