The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Gantenbein Riesling 2016 75clAOC | Graubunden | Switzerland CHF 178.35 / per bottleSize 75 clFormat Single bottle12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849 ADD TO CART ADD TO CART All vintages 2005 2009 2015 2016 2017 2018 2023 Critics scores 93 Robert ParkerThe 2016 Riesling displays an intense but fresh, elegant, pretty bright and floral bouquet of white fruits and crushed slate. The palate is fruity, round, light, fresh and salty-piquant, and there is a lovely yeasty texture on the finish that reflects the long aging on the lees. This is a fascinating dry Riesling with gorgeously lush fruit and a persistently salty finish. Tasted November 2018. Producer GantenbeinAlong the breathtaking Rhine Valley of Grisons, the Gantenbein winery is found in the small wine-growing village of Fläsch. Founded in 1982 by Martha and Daniel Gantenbein, they began by planting their 6-hectare estate with Burgundy clones. Today the property is predominately dedicated to Pinot Noir production, while much smaller areas are devoted to Chardonnay and Riesling growth. Martha and Daniel agreed early on that quality was key – therefore meticulous viticulture and vinification processes are followed. They even use gravity-feed tanks, where the flow of the grapes and the juice is regulated by the earth’s natural pressure without the need of pumps or filters. Along with their top Pinot Noirs, the estate also crafts two smaller production wines of Riesling and Chardonnay.