Riesling, "Felsenfest", Vollenweider - 2023

Name: Riesling, "Felsenfest", Vollenweider
Brand: Vollenweider
SKU: 51594
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 51594 750 mL

A dry white featuring grapes from Kröver Steffensberg, Trarbacher Schlossberg, and Wolfer Goldgrube. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, this mineral and racy white has aromas of wet stone, white flowers, herbs, and orchard fruits. Pair with white fish in walnut sauce.

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

Germany

Region

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Producer

Vollenweider

Grape Variety

Riesling

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Staff Pick Notes

Vollenweider Felsenfest Mosel Riesling has an electric energy that is undeniable. It's buzzing and alive - a kaleidoscope of stone fruit and citrus, white flowers, spice, fresh herbs and slate. It's light and bright with stoney minerality and it's dry -- bone dry. And there's a powerful story behind this wine. Moritz Hoffman was apprentice to legendary Mosel winemaker, Daniel Vollenweider and was appointed the role of chief winemaker when Vollenweider lost his battle to cancer in 2022. Hoffman is quickly making a name for himself and his brilliant touch with dry Riesling. He stays true to the simple philosophy learned from his mentor, there are no short cuts, no compromises. The work is all done by hand and vines are certified organic. Vinification is as hands off as possible. That's it. A delicious dry Mosel Riesling.

- MC

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