The Forster Pechstein Riesling Spätlese dry 2001 from Bassermann-Jordan is a dry Riesling from one of the most famous vineyards in the Palatinate. The Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan winery is one of the most traditional wineries in Germany, known for its first-class wines. The Forster Pechstein is a famous single vineyard in the Palatinate, known for its volcanic soil. This soil often imparts a special minerality and complexity to the wines. The 2001 vintage is considered an excellent year for dry Rieslings from Germany, particularly from the Palatinate. This Spätlese dry wine is in a special category. Although the grapes are harvested late, which normally means higher sugar levels, the wine is vinified dry. This results in an intense fruit concentration, without the sweetness normally associated with a Spätlese. Typical aromas of such a wine might include ripe citrus fruits, peach, apricot, and a distinct minerality enhanced by the Pechstein's volcanic soil. With over 20 years of aging, this wine should also have become very complex, with developed notes such as honey, herbs, and a subtle spice. The acidity should be well integrated, giving the wine remarkable freshness despite its age. If this wine has been well stored, it can offer outstanding drinking pleasure today, perfectly expressing the mineral elegance of the Pechstein and the finesse of a mature dry Riesling from the Palatinate.