2021 Daniel Twardowski Ardoise Pinot Noix, Mosel, Germany

“The 2020 Pinot Noix Ardoise, as it is referred to on the front label (white in color), was made with 35% of stems from fruit harvested on more than 10-year-old vines and was matured in a mix of 25% new oak, 50% Burgundy barrique used only once, and 25% of barrique used a third time. This red-ruby-colored wine offers a superbly floral and refined nose, which needs a couple of minutes to develop notes of zesty fruits, minty herbs, fine spices, blueberry, strawberry, cherry, and lavender. The wine proves straight and superbly fresh on the palate, where tannins are already very well integrated. The finish is superbly refreshing and pure. This is a great, fresh Pinot Noir.”