Müller-Catoir, Pflaz (Germany) Riesling Feinherb 2016

 Müller-Catoir is a top estate in Germany’s Pfalz anbaugebeit.  While they make a wide range of wines, their 2016 Pfalz Feinherb Riesling is one of the best values in the range.  It is a wonderful expression of Pfalz style made in a just off-dry style.  The bouquet is expressive and enticing with vivid peach, apple and citrus fruit scents interwoven with elements of flowers, subtle herbs and ginger.  On the palate, it shows pure flavors of peach and green apple backed by the ginger-like spice, a rich texture and stony minerality.  The herbal and spice nuances infuse the fruit elements to form a layered and complex whole. This is a delicious Riesling that will cellar well for another 3 to 5 years.