Peter Lauer, Mosel (Germany) Riesling Feinherb 2018

 The Peter Lauer estate in located in Germany’s Mosel anbaugebeit, although the wines are drawn from vineyards in the Saar – a tributary of the Mosel noted for the delicacy and finesse of its wines.  Florian Lauer currently manages the estate and is focused on producing dry or barely off-dry wines.  His Barrel X Riesling Feinherb is a perfect expression of the Saar style.  Feinherb is a designation of an off-dry character.  The bouquet is expressive and enticing with vivid citrus, apple and peach fruit scents interwoven with elements of flowers, subtle herbs, allspice and ginger.  On the palate, it shows pure flavors of green apple, lemon and peach backed by a ginger-like spice and the racy, electric finish that defines the best Saar wines. This is a delicious Riesling that will cellar well for another 3 to 5 years.