A harmonious, complex, and distinctive wine. It expresses floral flavors with mineral overtones typical of granite terroirs. Long, lingering aftertastes. WINEMAKER André Ruhlmann APPELLATION Riesling GRAPE VARIETAL 100% Riesling TERROIR The vines are planted at 300 meters (900 feet) on a southeast-facing hillside called Frankstein, where the steepness and south-easterly aspect ensure constant sun. The soil is covered by granite ‘two micas,’ which allows water to percolate and retains heat for the grapes at night. WINEMAKING Hand-harvested grapes and the whole berry are pressed pneumatically before a traditional temperature-controlled fermentation. Aging takes place in stainless steel vats. FOOD PAIRING Excellent …
Dry light-bodied and crisp Riesling with a fragrant bouquet and apple aromas. WINEMAKER Johannes Selbach WINERY Weingut Selbach-Oster APPELLATION Mosel-Saar-Ruwer GRAPE VARIETAL 100% Riesling TERROIR The soil is made of finely weathered slate and the vine is grown on steep, south-facing mountain slopes that face the Mosel River. VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION 55% of the grapes are fermented in the traditional 1,000 liter “Fuder” barrel. The balance is fermented in stainless steel tanks and a few fiberglass tanks. AGING Wines age in stainless steel tanks for 6 months. FOOD PAIRING Versatile dry wine is enjoyable as an aperitif, along with seafood, fish, …