Mittelrhein

**Mittelrhein** is a scenic German wine region running along the steep gorge of the Rhine, roughly between Bingen and Koblenz, where the river cuts through slate hillsides dotted with castles. **Wines & grapes** — Riesling is by far the dominant grape, giving racy, mineral whites, with some Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) and other varieties in smaller amounts. **Character** — Vines cling to precipitous slate terraces that soak up heat and drain well, producing Rieslings with vivid acidity and pronounced stony character. It is one of Germany's smaller wine regions, and the difficult terrain means much is worked by hand. **Good to know** — The Rhine gorge here is a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated as much for its landscape as its wine.

Wines

• Am Schloßberg Riesling Spätlese — Toni Jost Hahnenhof
• Bacharacher Hahn Riesling — Toni Jost
• Bacharacher Hahn Riesling Kabinett — Toni Jost Hahnenhof
• Bacharacher Hahn Riesling Trocken — Toni Jost Hahnenhof
• Bacharacher Im Hahn Riesling Spätlese — Toni Jost Hahnenhof
• Bacharacher Riesling Spätlese Feinherb — Toni Jost Hahnenhof
• Leutesdorfer Gartenlay Riesling Kabinett Trocken — Weingut Roos
• Steeger St. Jost Riesling Trocken — Ratzenberger