RIESLING
94 Julien Schaal 2020 Granite Brand Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace). Intense aromas of sour peach and grapefruit gummies rise out of the glass, promising fun and sophistication in equal measure. The palate offers more of that lush, juicy, pleasantly bitter fruit, along with wet slate and wet grass. It all fits together with a rich texture that gives the wine character and ambiance—think citrus fruit on a rainy day. Distinctive Domaines. —L.S.
abv: 13% Price: $50
94 Julien Schaal 2020 Volcanique Aromas of vetiver, green fig and slate open this wine. The palate is lean and clean, with nice texture from the months the wine spent on its lees. The fruit recedes behind stony notes and bright acidity, carrying through into a long, savory finish. Distinctive Domaines. . —L.S.
