2017 Lucas Rieffel 'Rock' Riesling

Region: Mittelbergheim < Alsace < France    Grapes: Riesling    Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified biodynamic farming; steep hillside vineyards on chalk & Limestone soils; traditional élevage in large, 2,400-liter wood barrels; bottled unfined/unfiltered with no added So2; zero-zero; 12% ABV Winemaker: Lucas Rieffel We love this overview of the producer from his importer: "Lucas Rieffel’s winery is in the village of Mittelbergheim. A place that feels like it’s close to somewhere else, like Heaven’s Door. Somewhere special, where something special is happening. That something is a group of winemakers that has developed a loose collective approach to modern Alsace wine making. The group includes Lucas Rieffel, Jean-Pierre Rietsch, Catherine Riss, André Kleinknecht and Antoine Kreydenweiss from nearby Andlau. The individuals come with different experience, influences and reputations, but have somehow developed a fresh way forward. Associated with the group are several local and n