2021 Weingut Hermann Ludes Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Kabinett 'Gackes Oben', Mosel, Germany La Ferme des Sept Lunes which—like the Jura—was part of

which—like the Jura—was part of the kingdom of Spain during the rule of the Habsburgs

At the time

textured and clean orange wine from an emerging natural producer in Alsace

Distilled primarily from Folle Blanche with some Ugni Blanc

bursts with Alpine herbs

2021 Weingut Hermann Ludes Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Kabinett 'Gackes Oben', Mosel, Germany La Ferme des Sept Lunes which—like the Jura—was part ofThe Gackes Oben is sourced from a prime, central parcel of the Ritch, above the Gackes, which, you might imagine, is yet another word in the Mosel dialect for slate. The parcel is, literally, above a small wall of slate. These are the so called younger vines of 70 years old, mostly grafted and in the highest elevation of the vineyard at 220m where it is very windy, but also gets very direct sun. Welcome to the cooler part of the Ritsch. Gorgeous light