2023 Weingut Clemens Busch Vom Blauen Schiefer Riesling, Mosel, Germany Mirabel Charmis Vine Age: Planted in 1954-1956

Vine Age: Planted in 1954-1956 and 1966

with astringent acidity and extremely striking meager minerals

old country stores

very windy

2023 Weingut Clemens Busch Vom Blauen Schiefer Riesling, Mosel, Germany Mirabel Charmis Vine Age: Planted in 1954-1956The blue slate entry in Clemens' "slate series," identified by its steel blue capsule. Usually released later than the grey and red slate wines, vinified in steel. A dry Riesling of length and strength. The blue slate (blauen schiefer) consistently lends firmness, incredible mineral tension, and a particularly haunting florality that drops strong men to their knees. "Vom blauen Schiefer translates to on the blue slate. The Riesling grapes for this