There’s volume without weight
balanced by a subtle mineral thread and a clean
yet shows beautifully even in its relative youth with decanting
The 2001 vintage is a legend in the Mosel: cool nights
and I registered the name Florita two days after it lapsed
2023 Hemel Chardonnay, Restless River force_sync There’s volume without weightPure, taut and quietly intense, this Hemel Chardonnay opens with lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with notes of struck flint, crushed shell and a subtle hint of hazelnut. The palate is precise and linear, driven by bright acidity and a firm mineral core, with citrus and stone fruit held in check by gentle texture rather than overt richness. Theres a salty, coastal energy running through the wine, finishing long, focused and beautifully