If you think you don’t like off-dry Riesling, there’s a good chance you simply haven’t had a great one. The finest examples hail from Germany’s Mosel Valley, the only region in the world capable of mastering this specific style: a delicate equilibrium between residual sugar and piercing acidity that results in racy, impossibly balanced wines.
These recommended off-dry bottlings—priced as low as $23 and scoring up to 92 points—showcase the grape in one of its finest forms. Read on for scores, prices and full tasting notes!
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Riesling Spätlese Mosel Goldtröpfchen 2024
WS review: This spätlese’s compressed energy is given body with a touch of sweetness, though the crisp notes of apple skin ...
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