BINZ 2016 RIESLING NACKENHEIMER ROTHENBERG SPATLESE ALTE REBEN (OLD VINES)

The Nackenheimer Rothenberg is a vineyard famous for its striking red soil, which gets its color from 290-million-year-old weathered clay slate and iron-rich red shale from permiam times, setting on the steep slopes next to the River Rhein. This old vines (alte reben) riesling from Binz is medium-sweet, with notes of guava, lemon pith, and apricot flesh. Honeyed, yet light as a feather, it displays nuances of spice and saffron. Enjoy with such dishes as roast pork, or spicy thai.