Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett 2021
(Mosel, Germany) - [WS 90]

About the Winery:

Since 1661 the Selbach family has owned vineyards in the Mosel region. Their main treasure is simply what nature presents us with: excellent vineyard-sites, and old, ungrafted vines on steep, south-facing slopes planted on heat-retaining, mineral-rich, rocky slate soil. Their philosophy of winemaking is "hands-on" in the vineyards and "hands-off" in the cellar. Most of Selbach Oster wines are still fermented and matured in the traditional oak "Fuder"-barrels supplemented by a small number of stainless-steel vats. They do not use new oak for Rieslings to preserve the delicate structure of subtle fruit and crisp acidity as purely as possible.

Ratings & Reviews:

90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A leaner, more subdued version of kabinett, offering a brisk beam of acidity that powers chamomile and citrus notes. Shows some structure from bitter tannins, plus intriguing details of dried mint and preserved lemon. This is elegant through the crisp finish. Drink now through 2028. 600 cases imported." - Kristin Bieler (June 2024)