🏰 The 2022 Keller Oberer Hubacker Riesling Monopol Grosses Gewachs is a 【strikingly pure and crisp Riesling, showcasing classic Keller clarity and precision from the Dalsheim Hubacker vineyard's yellow limestone soils】. This Grosses Gewachs (GG) is celebrated for its electric tension and impressive harmony, even at a young age. The nose is exquisitely scented, very fine, marked with chervil and lemon balm, purest lemon, and a flicker of peach skin, with pungent tropical fruit, flint, smoke, and a hint of minty greenness. On the palate, it is slender yet dense, fluid and compact, vivid with notions of red-cheeked apple and a touch of peach among lemony, pithy concentration. It offers fabulous succulence married to a zesty freshness, creating an electric tension, with great concentration on the mid-palate and a very long, energetic, wet stone finish that doesn't want to stop. Critics have lauded this vintage, with Anne Krebiehl MW (Vinous) giving it 96 points and Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com) 97 points, noting its enormous power and concentration balanced by extremely vivid acidity. It's poised for significant development, with a drinking window extending to 2042 or even 2050. 🍴 This vibrant Riesling is a fantastic match for spicy food and cured meats. Its zesty freshness and mineral drive also make it an excellent companion for root vegetables and squashes, as well as various Asian cuisines. 🥂 An exceptional choice for a serious wine tasting, a celebratory dinner, or as a prized addition to a collector's cellar. Its aging potential makes it a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate the evolution of fine Riesling.