{"product_id":"eva-fricke-lorcher-krone-trocken-riesling-rheingau-germany-2022","title":"Eva Fricke, 'Lorcher Krone' Trocken Riesling, Rheingau, Germany, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEva Fricke’s path to wine is exceptional: born in Bremen, Eva settled in Rheingau where she leads her own 11 ha domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERNATIONAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWork experiences in France, Australia, Italy and Spain influence Eva’s work still today. Nearly 80% of our production is sold worldwide in over 20 markets. Our wines enjoy the highest international esteem and are listed on the menus of some of the world’s best restaurants and luxury hotels. Chefs and sommeliers who follow sustainable concepts especially appreciate our wines and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATURAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specific characteristics of each site, partially very old vines and nature create the base for our wines each year. The absence of herbicides and pesticides were always part of the philosophy. Cellar work is reduced to a minimum of interference. Our viticulture and winemaking follow the guidelines of organic and vegan standards with certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRAIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe work our old, steep-sloped vineyards by hand only. Strict selection of grapes, gentle pressing und pure vinfication allow us to elaborate expressive, lively and natural wines that stand for their terroir and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTECTIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine plays a historical role in the Rheingau region, and old vineyards feature prominently in the modern landscape along the Rhine river. Re-cultivating old sites as well as restoring and maintaining old vineyards and the traditional landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley are all parts of our philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic and Biodynamic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEva Fricke\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRiesling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRheingau, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Rheingau Riesling, which can be a bit more taut and statuesque than the Mosel or Saar, but which renders irrepressibly mineral wines. Taken from vineyard parcels in both Eltsville (80%) and Lorch (20%). It aims to be a representation of the Rheingau terroir, fermented in stainless steel, with a slight maceration on the skins followed by 4 to 9 months on fine lees. A dry Riesling that provides an excellent introduction to Fricke’s expressive yet precise style, with great salinity, and a pleasure to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt first intensely flinty, after some aeration in the glass a citrus microcosmos, populated entirely by ripe lemon, bergamot, pomelo and yellow grapefruit opens up. Extremely concentrated and radical on the medium-bodied palate, this knocks almost all of the dry rieslings of the 2022 vintage off the table with its gigantic energy. The wet-stone minerality and Amalfi-lemon freshness build and build to a giant crescendo at the mind-bending finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA little closed on the nose, yeasty, cool air, sea breeze in the morning, bright clear fruit, vineyard peach, fresh apricots, salt lemons, meadow herbs. On the palate juicy, with drive, deep and elegant, toasted notes, salty, fine acidity, still very youthful, patience pays off, definitely put away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52037674664241,"sku":null,"price":184.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Eva_Fricke_Lorcher_Krone_Trocken_Riesling_Rheingau_Germany_2022_2722c070-e2d1-49ab-8df4-18d714dfcf2f.jpg?v=1762865214","url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/eva-fricke-lorcher-krone-trocken-riesling-rheingau-germany-2022","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}