Tesch Riesling Unplugged 2023

Electrifying freshness and lightning bright Amalfi-lemon aroma, plus wet-stone minerality that makes this lift off on your palate. So focused on the medium-bodied palate. Such an exciting energy at the dangerously refreshing finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap. - Stuart Pigott, Senior Editor.

The 2023 Riesling Trocken Unplugged is another dry "oops" Riesling from Martin and his son Johannes Tesch. It is finer and airier than the Riesling Trocken and has integrated herbal aromas to the delicate fruit that also comes rather tropical yet in a finer, more discreet way, rather more of an idea than real. Juicy, refined and very elegant on the palate, this is far from being austere but with the character of the lower Nahe. The finish is tight yet also fruity and juicy and not just fruity but still savory, firm, minerally and long. There's no reason to fear this wine, but first empty the other "oops" bottle to qualify for this next step. 12.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted in September 2024. - Stephan Reinhardt. 

The 2023 Riesling Unplugged is the estate Riesling, made from old vines planted between the 1940s and 1970s across the single sites. The nose has the slightest frisson of passion fruit while the palate absolutely honors its name, with straight lines, uncompromising dryness and a matter-of-fact -laced, pure and lasting. (Bonedry)