RATZENBERGER RIESLING BACHARACHER KABINETT FEINHERB 2017

90 Points - David Schildknecht - Vinous - “This comes entirely from the Steeger St. Jost, but in deference to misguided VDP denigration of Kabinett, it’s labeled solely for its primary local commune, Bacharach. Muskmelon and pumpkin flavors supported by modest sweetness are laced with fresh lime for an impression at once intriguingly earthy and bright. The feel here is flatteringly satiny and a mere 11% alcohol guarantees buoyancy. Alkaline and stony accents lend counterpoint to a lingering finish featuring an edgy but stimulating youthful tension between acidity and sweetness.”