Here's a wine that I have not had the pleasure of tasting in many years. The Weingut Niklas 2020 Alto Adige Sauvignon opens to a slightly reductive bouquet, and it takes longer to tap into the purity and natural fragrances of the fruit. Hints of flint and spice emerge first and are followed by light citrus, grapefruit and papaya.

Fresh and inviting, the 2012 Alto Adige Sauvignon opens to pristine tones of tropical fruit, tangerine skin, dried herb and oregano. Subtle notes of crush stone and talc powder fill in the rear. The mouthfeel is sleek, silky and streamlined.