Gross Muscat Mittelweg VDM 2018

After a leisurely maceration of 25 days, the wine is pressed off the skins and raised in foudres for 8 months, then bottled without the addition any sulfur. Mittelweg 2018 is strikingly expressive, not quite like any other wine you have tasted. The mouth is very dry, with white pepper and herbs.

The mouth shows plenty of muscat fruit for sure, but also herbal honey and notes of hay similar to sauvignon blanc. The nose has an attractive note of Cascade hops that reminded us of the Peeper ale from Maine Beer Company.