Von Winning, Riesling Forster Kirchenstück GG 2025

Obvious new wood on the nose, flint, smoke, and toast dominate the aroma. Must be some wonderfully luxurious wood here because I've never tasted such a dense and concentrated Riesling wrapped in this very specific oak profile, lending cinnamon, cedar, and toastiness to this very young Kirchenstück.

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