Jean-Baptiste Adam, Alsace (France) Riesling “Les Natures” 2021

($25, The Sorting Table):  Consumers tell me they avoid Riesling because they don’t know if it will be sweet or dry.  It is an understandable concern that mandates knowing the producer’s style or trusting a review.  For those of you unfamiliar with Adam’s style, trust me, their riveting 2021 Les Natures cuts like a scalpel without a trace of sweetness.  Stoney, mineral-y and clean, it is classic dry Alsace Riesling that’s a great foil for full-flavored foods because of its pleasantly piercing signature.
92 Michael Apstein Jul 30, 2024