2019 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (2/27/2021)
Important note - it took 24 hours for this wine to really open up. Decant or open waaaaaaaaay ahead. On night two it finally blossomed, and ripe peach, sage, pine needle and pineapple aromas just poured out of the glass. On the palate it remained surprisingly soft, with sufficient, but not bright acids. Candied lemon peel accents on the finish gave additional brightness, and kept it from toppling over. It still resides in more the luscious end of the scale, rather than racy. Delicious is no question. Exciting is in the palate of the beholder.