Stein Riesling Kabinett Trocken Palmberg 2024
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The Palmberg vineyard, located in the Mosel’s lesser-known Lower Mosel area, is one of the region’s hidden gems. Steep, terraced, and composed of blue slate soils, the vineyard captures the essence of Mosel terroir—reflecting sunlight onto the vines while retaining heat to aid ripening in this cool-climate zone. The vineyard sits at a high altitude, with old vines clinging to the rocky slopes, producing low yields of concentrated, expressive fruit. The cool winds from the valley help preserve the acidity in the grapes, contributing to the crisp, mineral-driven profile that defines the Stein Riesling Kabinett Trocken.
The Wine:
The 2024 Stein Riesling Kabinett Trocken is a bone-dry, vibrant Riesling that embodies precision and energy. It opens with an aromatic bouquet of citrus zest, green apple, white peach, and delicate floral notes, underscored by the distinct flinty minerality typical of the Palmberg vineyard. On the palate, the wine is lively and refreshing, with a racy acidity that balances the fruit's ripeness. The lightness of Kabinett is evident, yet it carries impressive depth and structure. Its clean, zesty finish lingers, offering subtle hints of wet stone and herbs, showcasing the elegance of a classic Mosel dry Riesling.
The People:
Winemaker Ulli Stein is a passionate advocate for the preservation of the Mosel’s steep, old-vine vineyards, many of which are at risk of being abandoned due to their challenging terrain. His dedication to making wines with minimal intervention and an unwavering focus on terroir is evident in every bottle. The Riesling Kabinett Trocken Palmberg 2022 reflects Stein’s philosophy of creating wines that are both pure and transparent, with a deep respect for the land and its history. His approach allows the vineyard's unique characteristics to shine through, resulting in wines of remarkable freshness, finesse, and authenticity.
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The Mosel, a stunning river valley in Germany, is a region synonymous with Riesling. The area's steep, slate slopes create a unique terroir that imparts a distinct minerality and high acidity to the wines. Mosel Rieslings range from bone dry to intensely sweet, showcasing the grape's versatility and the region's incredible potential for producing complex, age-worthy wines. The wines of the Mosel are known for their aromatic complexity and their incredibly graceful nature, and are a benchmark for all Riesling made throughout the world.
Germany - Mosel
Riesling is a truly noble grape, known for its incredibly high acidity and a flavor profile that can range from bone dry to lusciously sweet. Germany is its heartland, and it's responsible for some of the world's most age-worthy examples, but Riesling also thrives in Austria, where it usually is dry. In Alsace, it takes on a slightly richer texture, while in parts of Australia, like the Clare and Eden Valleys, it displays a uniquely powerful and lime-tinged aromatic profile. This is a grape that has no problem showcasing its origins, and it's a fantastic example of how one variety can show many different expressions, each with its own unique appeal.
