Weingut Andreas Schmitges Mosel Riesling Trocken Winetime 2023 PURYEARSALE real tannin and a streak

real tannin and a streak of cherry acidity running down the middle

bottled at 98 proof

The 2024 drinks well now and over the next year or two

For the Chardonnay

The skin contact swaps the variety's familiar gooseberry brightness for something earthier and grippier

Weingut Andreas Schmitges Mosel Riesling Trocken Winetime 2023 PURYEARSALE real tannin and a streakWinetime is exactly what it sounds like: the easygoing everyday cuvee from Mosel family estate Andreas Schmitges, made for opening any night of the week. An easy drinking blend of Rivaner and Riesling grown on sandy loam, it's fresh, light, and fruit forward, with apple, pear, and citrus over a gentle base. Schmitges works old vines in the heart of the Mittelmosel, and even their casual bottling carries that signature terroir clarity. Bone dry and