Wittmann, Kirchspiel GG Riesling 2012 Bodegas Continental cool black fruit compote

cool black fruit compote

This is as wild and natural as it gets

along side this is orange zest and fleshy pineapple

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

pepper and liquorice with a slight roasted note

Wittmann, Kirchspiel GG Riesling 2012 Bodegas Continental cool black fruit compoteGone 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