The Trittenheimer 'Apotheke' Riesling Spätlese Trocken Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier 2020 is quite a mouthful! We absolutely loved it, but it went to auction and we had to bid for it and we ‘won’, although it was only a parcel of 24 bottles, so it will be a one-off on our list and when it’s gone, it’s gone, but it’s well worth a try if you like a lot of slate with your Riesling. It’s a Spätlese trocken, so it’s dry, but it has the ripeness and concentration a late-harvested Riesling. Gorgeous aromas of wet stone, lime and nectarine (in that order) arise from the layered depths of this delightfully-light-in-alcohol-yet-somehow-powerful wine, which wafts across the palate airily (it’s only 10.5% alc) like a breeze tinkling wind chimes. Drink now-2040.

Press review:

The Wine Advocate: “2020 Mosel Riesling Spätlese Trocken Trittenheimer Apotheke is clear, fresh and pure on the discreet but elegant and fine nose that reveals rather stony more than fruity aromas. Delicate and filigreed on the palate, this is a light and elegant, very charming Apotheke with fine acidity and stimulating grip on the finish. Drink now-2045.” 90 points