2005 Johannishof, Rheingau, Riesling Kabinett, Johannisberg (G) ($16 Kappy’s). Alcohol level: 10%.
It gives you a blast of citrus and under ripe pears on the nose and upfront. There is more fruit including grapefruit and guavas along with a distinct minerality and crisp acidity in middle, and the finish lingers on and on. We haven’t had a wine like this since we lived in Germany in the sixties.
We matched it with mussels steamed in white wine, fish stock, garlic/shallots, and herbs; crusty bread, and salad with orange vinaigrette. Wonderful!