The 2023 Riesling Ayler Kupp Kern No. 9 was harvested across the Ayler Kupp extension, from deeper soils at the bottom to poor stone at the top. Facing southwest, it benets from evening sun and experiences signicant diurnal swing. The nose remains funky and reductive, but vivid, juicy passionfruit dominates both nose and palate, lling everything with its mouthwatering tart tropical aroma. The nish is wonderfully zesty and strikes a disarming balance.