Vereinigte Hospitien Riesling Scharzhofberger Grosses Gewächs Trocken 2021

A cool and extremely difficult season marking a clear departure from the previous four warm vintages, with the coldest winter and spring in 40 years followed by a wet summer plagued by mildew and rot. After devastating summer flooding, the warm, dry fall brought relief, leading to many excellent, energetic wines, despite variable quality overall. The best versions offer finesse and aromatic purity, if not body and density; an acid-driven vintage, with structure and precision that bodes well for aging