2017 Von Hovel Saar Riesling Trocken

Van Hovel is a 21 ha estate located in the Saar Valley, the coolest part of the Mosel region. It is entirely planted to Riesling and the vineyard is farmed organically. Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Pronounced lime juice scents intermingle with mandarin and green apple over a wet slate back drop. Light, fresh and tangy with a steely edge to the intensely flavoured fruit, lime juice, green apple and zesty mandarins infused with mineral laden acidity and wet steel elements have a racy feel. Dry zippy finish with a long crunchy aftertaste of lime juice, mandarin, green apple, faint honeysuckle and mineral slate.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 11%

Other Reviews.....
Strong lemon sorbet scents, pretty, floral, light and delicate. Loaded with character yet decidedly light and delicate. Pure as too. Tensile, precise, needle-like and yet a cavalcade of mixed citrus, lightly sweet, pleasingly bitter, evocative and refreshing. A slaty finish seals the deal. So delicious.
93 points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front