Julian Haart Mosel Riesling QBA 2023

From grapes grown in the Grand Cru of Goldtropchen, though not from one of Julien’s vineyards. Despite this, I believe the ‘Mosel’ riesling to be the emblematic wine of the estate, at least in so far as, if you wanted to drink in the full glory of Julien Haart at an affordable price, this is the one. And it is glorious. I tasted this with another Haart sibling, surrounded by wines retailing over a $1000 a bottle, yet if I could settle down with just one bottle, this would be it. Expressive. Exotic fruits of pawpaw, green mango, guava and flint, mingle with cherry, blackcurrant, lime, apple and peach. Great volume and amplitude, with the breadth and richness of Meursault, yet the precision, detail and drive of the Mosel. Incredible presence, with wafts of mint, savoury spice, flint, earth cream and smoke, but the fruit thickly applied on a curved and sensuous canvas. For lovemakers and daydreamers. Waters Wine Co

The 2023 Mosel Riesling, as it is written on the front label, was made from grapes harvested in the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen and was fermented and matured in Fuder. It offers a beautifully aromatic and attractive nose of minty and earthy herbs, blueberry, yellow peach, green apple, lime tree, and smoke. The wine proves straightforward and linear on the zest-driven, with mineral and refreshing elements going through the nicely long finish. This is a very good bone-dry tasting Riesling. Mosel Fine Wines

This may be an entry-level wine, but it shows terrific tension between juicy white fruit aromas and salty minerality. Barely medium-bodied, but with ample substance and a bold, stony finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap. 93 Points, Stuart Pigott