S01-E07: From Caterpillars to Classics

Andreas and Anca dive into the 2016 Mosel vintage retrospective, revealing how a year of freezing rain and caterpillar plagues produced 98-point masterpieces. They explore the "awkward teenage phase" of Riesling, the transition from primary fruit to terroir-driven complexity, and why the 2016 "indie darling" is finally outshining the hyped 2015s. From savory petrol notes to furniture-polish finishes, learn why patience is the ultimate reward for the lazy wine nerd.