Josmeyer Riesling “Hengst“ Selection de Grains Nobles” Grand Cru 2002 birichino For the Thomas Wines single

For the Thomas Wines single vineyard Semillons

tobacco and orange peel fill the nose

notes of lead pencil shavings

meadow flowers

Josmeyer Riesling “Hengst“ Selection de Grains Nobles” Grand Cru 2002 birichino For the Thomas Wines singleThe Hengst Grand Cru vineyards are situated on a 360 metre hillside, offering a composite marly limestone terroir. The soil composition is often compared to Chambertin in Burgundy; these conditions exalt the Pinot Gris which produces this cuve. The fruit is matured in 100 year old oak barrels or stainless steel vats, culminating in a wine with a beautiful burnished clarity and loads of fruit on the nose, including ripe white fruit accented by a hint