2015 Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett (Golden Capsule), France, Alsace

This is young and tight. Light golden in color. The nose is nice with peach and minerals. On the palate, this is rich. Not quite the acid I might like but plenty of delicious fruit and enough acidity. Good finish. It will be interesting to see how well this ages out. I would think it improves from here, but would drink it in the first 10 - 12 years of life.

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Alsace France Riesling

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