Schafer Frohlich Riesling Trocken Vulkangestein 2021Region: Germany Appellation: Nahe Color Style: White, Light Bodied Grapes: Riesling Vulkangestein consists of vines planted to holdings with volcanic soils in and around Schlossbockelheim as well as younger vines from the grand cru Felsenberg, planted to weathered volcanic porphyry soils and quartz. Fermented naturally in a combination of 600 liter halbstck barrels and stainless steel tanks. Smoky and fruity. Great balance with a textured palate and a

concluding with a long

with some gentle pigeage at the heart of fermentation to manage structure and texture

just like food

Coda di Volpe

Jerome adds a very miniscule amount of so2 (2 grams at the press) or none

The small estate of 6 hectares is part of regional traditions as much for the grape varieties as for the winemaking

This is a lovely Chambertin in the making that displays excellent focus and tension for the vintage

from having careers elsewhere in France

Since 2018

the extraordinarily talented Tim Fröhlich took over the family estate and made his first vintage in 1995

"We chose balance over so-called phenolic maturity

The final wine is smokey and bready