Monday, March 23, 2015

Marcus MOLITOR: Miscellaneous Recent Releases (Mosel)

Molitor has built up a large estate in relatively short time. He is a contrarian, with an emphasis on dry wines (they are not labelled trocken; moreover, even some of the fruity-style wines are on the dryish side), and some of the best Pinot Noirs in all of Germany. There is a saltiness that I adore that is a constant theme in the wines. I highly recommend your making an effort to try some and decide for yourself whether his style is for you – you may wind up being a big fan, as I am. (Continue reading here.)