Dry German Riesling is such an unappreciated beast. This Ulrich Langguth ‘12 Degrees’ Gourmet Trocken Riesling 2023 sits at the more approachable end, and it’s just a nice drink. Lovely fleshy green fruit and green pear fruit. Dry but juicy, with lightness and freshness – it’s not ultra-serious, but the flesh vs acidity balance makes this smashable.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: nowish
• Score (out of 20): 17.5
• Score (out of 100): 91
• Alcohol %: 10
• RRP (in $AUD): 40
• Winery website: https://www.singlevineyards.com/product/2023-ulrich-langguth-gourmet-trocken-dry-riesling/?srsltid=AfmBOooCT97pRZmsaNE-gSgzLS4Pgzskm_-Q_co8q_yOYxe2q9YXooLy
• Would I buy it?: worth a glass or two