2022 Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett, Mosel

Wonderful, golden fall-fruit aromas fill out this concentrated yet delicate Mosel Kabinett that has all the finesse and filigree character we associate with this category. Spot-on balance of slatey acidity and ripeness, Very long, cool finish with a pronounced smoky note. Excellent aging potential. Drink or hold.

96 points James Suckling

Few names in German wine command the respect of Dr. H. Thanisch, and few vineyards are as legendary as Bernkasteler Doctor. For centuries this steep, slate covered hillside above the Mosel River has been regarded as one of Germany's greatest Riesling sites. The Thanisch family has played an important role in preserving its reputation, crafting wines that beautifully express the vineyard's extraordinary combination of elegance, minerality and longevity.

The 2022 vintage delivered Rieslings of superb balance and precision. Bernkasteler Doctor's blue Devonian slate soils store warmth and encourage slow, even ripening, while the Mosel's cool climate preserves the vibrant acidity that makes Kabinett such a captivating style. The result is a wine that combines delicacy and concentration, with the ability to age gracefully for decades.

Pale straw with green highlights, the bouquet is wonderfully lifted, revealing aromas of lime blossom, green apple and white peach alongside notes of jasmine, citrus zest and wet slate. The palate is vibrant and beautifully poised, offering flavours of lime, Granny Smith apple and juicy nectarine balanced by a gentle touch of sweetness. Racy acidity provides tension and freshness, while the vineyard's hallmark minerality carries through to a long, precise finish filled with citrus and slate driven complexity.

This is a brilliant companion for freshly shucked oysters, spicy Asian seafood dishes, pork schnitzel, grilled prawns or a goat's cheese tart. Equally enjoyable on its own, it showcases the effortless balance and drinkability that have made Mosel Kabinett one of the world's most beloved wine styles.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2042.