1 Tal Riesling

Striking from the first sniff - there's depth and a kind of smoky elegance: bitumen, toasted sesame, buttered croissant, and bitter herbs stitched together with a salty edge. The bouquet feels rich yet composed, like something slowly unfolding rather than shouting for attention. On the palate, it's tight and racy, with chalky texture and a firm saline grip. There's real structure here, but also grace - dense, layered, and deeply savoury. It keeps evolving, never quite sitting still. A unique Riesling that commands focus without forcing it - and easily the wine that stayed with me longest that night.