2020 CARL VON SCHUBERT MAXIMIN GRÜNHAUS SCHLOSS RIESLING MOSEL

Winemaker Notes

The 2020 growing season started quietly but was pushed forward by a very warm and dry April. They expected the earliest flowering ever at Grünhaus, but the cool weeks in late May and early June delayed the flowering far into June, which was simply wonderful. They were also spared any significant frost damage this year. The summer was very dry and sunny, but, there was no drought stress due to the good water supply of the Grüneberg. The harvest started on September 16, a little earlier than last year, with moderate ripeness and excellent acidity. They didn’t harvest any Riesling above Spätlese, but it’s what they call a "classic" vintage, with great finesse and ageability.