Leinhöhle -N- 2021

The wines of the N series represent an experimental and highly creative playground for Michael Andres. Small lots experience maximum freedom and time in any processes here. Spontaneous fermentation and no applied filtration one them all.

N stands for Natural, No filtration, No Limits and Next Level.

This parcel of Michael Andres is located in the Deidesheimer Leinhöhle on a warm south-facing slope, very close to the town limits of Deidesheim.

It is fermented spontaneously in tonneau, where it also undergoes malolactic fermentation.

Until racking, the wine matures on the full lees until June 2022. Sulphur is used minimally during bottling.

Bright lemon yellow with bright reflections

2021 Leinhöhle Riesling from Michael Andres' N series reveals unusual fruit for Riesling. Rooibos and rosehip appear alongside a hint of raspberry. Whitecurrant and mirabelle plum complete the fruity roundelay. Douglas fir and acacia provide plenty of floral, elegant and soft accents. With a little patience, oxygen and temperature, the yellow stone fruits come out much better. Dark stone, a hint of cold smoke and green pepper give it its very own spicy identity.

The flavour is also immediately apparent on the palate. It is dense and yellow-fruity. Yet always juicy and invigorating. An astonishing number of vegetal flavours come to the surface on the palate. The fruit comes into its own with the acidity and its straightforward structure. Juniper, fennel seed and fresh coriander provide plenty of ethereal and again Riesling-atypical moments in the finish.