Prinz Rheingau Spatburgunder Trocken 2024 Grower Champagne revealing layers of anise

revealing layers of anise

Cool-site tension and a windy site's small berries give the wine its bones

balancing the sharp

The name means "steep earth" and references a document from 1074 describing the incredibly severe slopes of the the Rüdesheim vineyards

One of Bordeaux's oldest châteaux—with documented lineage to the 12th century—Cantemerle is a Cinquième Cru Classé that punches above its classification

Prinz Rheingau Spatburgunder Trocken 2024 Grower Champagne revealing layers of aniseSpatburgunder is simply the German name for Pinot Noir, and the Rheingau quietly makes some of the country's most compelling examples. From organic grower Prinz in Hallgarten, this is a dry red built in the cool climate, lighter framed German style: think bright cherry red in the glass, with black cherry and raspberry fruit, a savory edge and the kind of fresh acidity that makes it endlessly drinkable. It's a great reminder that Germany does far more