"Apples and rooibos tea. Slimline with touch of quinine and grapefruit brightness. A nice gentle clench on the end." / Tamlyn Currin @ Jancis Robinson / 15.5 points
Wine: This dry Riesling impresses with a firm, structured body, a delicate yeasty complexity, and a vibrant, full-bodied acidity. Its creamy texture and long, elegant finish are complemented by an intense aromatic profile. A wine of depth and refinement, with excellent ageing potential.
Style & Maturation: As a VDP.Ortswein, this Riesling bridges the gap between easy-drinking estate wines and the expressive, terroir-driven single-site bottlings. Sourced entirely from the Winkler vineyards of Hasensprung and Gutenberg, the grapes reflect the strength and character of their loam and loess soils. Aged for eleven months on full lees in traditional 2,400L Doppelstück barrels after spontaneous fermentation, this is a wine brimming with personality and authenticity.
Vineyard: From 25–40-year-old vines grown in the renowned Winkler sites of Hasensprung and Gutenberg, where deep, fertile soils deliver both structure and finesse.
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Perfect Pairing: A brilliant match for seafood pasta or a fresh salad with pan-seared fillet strips.
Alcohol: 12.0% vol
Residual Sugar: 7.1 g/l
Acidity: 7.0 g/l
