Von Buhl Forster Riesling 2016

First introduced in 2013, this village-level Riesling aims to reflect the personality of Pfalz's most prestigious wine village, Forst. Depending on the vintage, the wine is based on declassified fruit from one or more of the Estate's Grosse Lage (great growth) vineyards. This year, the backbone is made up of fruit from the Ungeheuer Grosse Lage (Great Growth) with some barrels coming from Pechstein and Jesuitengarten. All are great, classified vineyards that are permitted to produce Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru) wines. 

“… the new regime is nailing it: these were truly brilliant wines. The vineyards are now being managed biodynamically , and the cellar is just  amazing. Mathieu has had to start again, buying new large oak (2400 litre dopplestücks, which differ markedly by manufacturer, he says) each year to repopulate the stunning underground facility so that he can make the wines he likes. He favours large oak, minimal use of sulfur dioxide during vinification, long lees ageing and minimal movement of the wine.” Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com

Farmed organically (certified)