A.J. Adam Spätburgunder Rosé Trocken 2024

Neumagen-Dhron, one of the oldest wine villages in Germany, was famous in the 1950s and 60s for its steep, dramatic vineyards. Then a whole generation of Mosel winemakers decided they wanted something else. Small sites like Dhroner Hofberg just sat there, becoming overgrown relics.

Andreas Adam restarted the family estate in 2000. He looked at that forgotten vineyard and said, what if we didn't let this die? He brought it back, single-handedly basically, to its former status as a VDP Grand Cru. This is his Spätburgunder, which is German for Pinot Noir, made into a dry rosé. The fruit comes from the cooler part of the Dhron valley. Eight hours on the skins, then spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel.

Fresh and fruity, completely dry. Strawberries on a tart cranberry core, raspberry candy, striking acidity. Mineral. Crunchy berries, yum. Delicious. Don't have to think about it.