Description

A jaw dropping wine of intense flavours, harmony and sheer appeal. Classic Graacher Himmelriech. Silky, textural, perfumed and savoury. You can drink this wine at any time but it will definitely be looking its best somewhere between now and 2025. The perfect thing for sitting around and drinking casually, you could also match with canapés at the start of the meal or anything spicy or fragrant.

There are many producers who are more recognisable in the Mosel, but Dr Richter at the family Estate consistently makes some of the best and most balanced Rieslings from the region. This Estate has been in production since 1680. The current man at the helm, Dr Dirk Richter, crafts wines of purity, intensity and balance. Seriously impressive wines for drinking and cellaring (and its name too!).

Mosel

The most notable of a star list of German Riesling producing regions. The steep sun drenched hills get the fruit ripe while the cold climate allows for a long growing season that maintains acidity and mature flavours. Sugar is left in the wines the balance out the acid and the fruit Kabinett and late picked Spatlese can finish dry and savoury. The sweeter Auslese, Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese are all exercises in intensity and complexity.

Riesling

One of the world’s most noble varieties and known transmitter of terroir. Riesling is an important variety for quality wine production although only makes up approximately 4% of the planted area. Wonderful wines are found in Germany, Austria, Alsace and Australia. They can be as dry as any wine you’ll taste or super sweet and luscious. It is a wonderful grape. See more about Riesling here.

Kabinett

This translates as gently sweet or fruity. These wines are generally low in alcohol with a power of acidity that is balanced by residual sugar. The best wines will seem almost dry and finish savoury and display a bouquet of beautiful ripe Riesling characters.