SteinRiesling Palmberg Spätlese Dry 2022 (750ml)

This is Stein’s equivalent of a “GG” and it should be considered as such; it is the top dry bottling. It’s also worth noting here that Stein could make an “Auslese Trocken.” This would be 1) easy and 2) would be of a higher “quality” level and therefore, at least in the absurd realm of German wine pricing, validate a higher price. Stein, however, chooses NOT to do this. I don’t believe I have ever had an “Auslese Trocken” from Stein. Ulli wants to focus on raciness and lift; an “Auslese Trocken” is, for him, anathema to the very delicacy he seeks, even if he could earn more money by producing such a bottling.