A very short note from the Pfalz, with a Riesling from the heart of the classic Mittelhaardt district.

Floral and white peach nose on day one, opening up the next day to reveal red peach, apricot, red apple and green tea, followed by crushed rock on day three. Peach and candied lemon on the palate, with nice acidity. This wine is sunny, juicy and succulent, but certainly needs air. Good length on the finish.

Michael Andres (www.andres-wein.de) farms according to biodynamic principles. He also produces excellent sparkling wine with his long-time friend and colleague Stefan Mugler (www.andresundmugler.de).

Andres owns 0.8 hectares in Reiterpfad, which is a bona fide grand cru. This is a warm, dry site with a stony Buntsandstein (coloured sandstone) topsoil and a red clay subsoil.