Lucashof Riesling Torcken Pechstein GG - 2022 (750ml)

Owned by Christine Lucas, sister to Nik Weis, this estate produces outstanding Riesling from important vineyard sites in the Pfalz. This estate was established over fifty years ago and has a much warmer climate than the Mosel with different soil. The resultant wines tend to be drier in style with a little bit higher alcohol level. It is located in the Rhine valley and protected to the North and the West by the Hunsrueck Mountains. That’s what makes the climate there almost Mediterranean. The soil is heavier and less stony than in the Mosel. They don’t have slate like in the Mosel, they have volcanic, glacial and river sediments. The current vintage release of this wine is made from Organically farmed grapes!

This vintage shows a delicate edge of balsamic, resin notes underlaid with crisp green apple and blue mineral hints.  The palate is delicately textured and just off dry, a perfect wine for lighter meals or with appetizers. 

91 points Wine Spectator

A full-bodied Riesling, with a round, caressing profile to its notes of orchard fruit and flowers, woven with savory streaks of fennel, pink peppercorn, green herbs and pickled ginger. Zesty peach skin acidity and cool stone mineral elements drive the finish, which is mouthwatering, long and smoky. Drink now through 2035. 300 cases made, 50 cases imported.