2022 J & H Selbach Riesling Incline Dry

Picture the Mosel River curling beneath vertiginous slate cliffs. That’s where the Selbach family coaxes Riesling from vines clinging to 60-degree slopes—an “incline” that inspired the wine’s name.
The 2022 Incline Dry captures that dramatic terroir in each crystalline sip. Racy acidity races across your palate, lifting notes of green apple, white peach, and lime zest while a cool river-stone minerality anchors the finish.
Johannes Selbach relies on native yeasts and slow, temperature-controlled fermentation to safeguard purity, then lets the wine rest on fine lees for extra texture.
The result? A bone-dry Riesling that feels at once vibrant and refined—perfect for guests who think all Mosel wines are sweet. Open a bottle and watch their eyes widen.

Nose: Crushed slate, freshly sliced green apple, and a flicker of jasmine rise from the glass, trailed by cool river mist.

Palate: Zesty lime, white peach, and Granny Smith apple glide over a silky mid-palate, energized by electric acidity and a whisper of saline.

Finish: Long, laser-focused, and mineral—leaving citrus oils and wet stone reverberating long after the last swallow.

Seared sea scallops with lemon-tarragon butter: the wine’s acidity cuts richness while lime notes echo the sauce.

Thai green curry with prawns: vibrant lime and gentle sweetness meet the dish’s spice and aromatics in perfect harmony.

Goat-cheese and arugula salad, topped with pear slivers and candied walnuts: the Riesling’s crisp orchard fruit mirrors the pear while cleansing the palate between bites.