2021 J.B. Becker, Walkenberg Riesling Spatlese Trocken, Rheingau, Germany
$36.00
Both of the dry Spätlesen - the "Spätlese Trocken" - are monuments to Becker and to his style. Not since the 2015 vintage have I had these wines with such depth and force and structure. To be fair, 2015 was a riper vintage and so the wines tend to have more fruit. I've tasted the 2021 three times - twice in cask and once in bottle - and every time the wine was stark and essential. A deep, earthy citrus glow, yet really more primordial and mineral. It is just structure and depth, but uncommonly pure. This is a great wine and it has the bones to go a very long time. Decant now, or let's talk in ten years. - Vom Boden
Specs
- Country Germany
- Region Rheingau
- Style White Wine
- Producer J.B. Becker
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Riesling
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Icon, Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Aromatic, Zippy, Big Power