This classically proportioned, off-dry Riesling Kabinett comes from the heart of the Middle Mosel, where this grape finds one of its most famous expressions on the vertiginous, grey-slate soil slopes that border the river Mosel. It is made for us by the Selbachs, who have been cultivating Riesling vines in the Mosel since 1661. Today Johannes Selbach and his wife Barbara run the estate, which is now one of the leading producers in the Mittel Mosel. The grapes are handpicked and then fermented in traditional, large oak barrels. The emphasis here is on finesse and purity of fruit.

This is a bright, light and fresh Riesling with delicate citrus aromas. The palate is crisp and vibrant, its ripe fruit layered with a core of fine minerality which typifies the quality of the sensational 2015 vintage.

Selbachs have been cultivating Riesling vines in the Mosel since 1661. Today Johannes Selbach and his wife Barbara run the estate, which is now one of the leading producers in the Mittel Mosel. There are 10.6 hectares of vineyards including holdings in Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, and Graacher Dowmprobst. The grapes are handpicked and then fermented in traditional, large oak barrels. The emphasis here is on finesse and purity of fruit.

This is a fine result from a cool and rather wet vintage. Years such as these, with challenges, are when the great producers excel. Just so here; Johannes and Barbara have found a quartz-like mineral in the wine which, although off-dry, is poised and refreshing. Cool, beautifully fruity and energising.

At first tasting this wine is gloriously accessible with a fine balance between white peach and salty minerals. However, there is an innate structure of juicy acidity and enough grip to suggest it has a more serious side as well. The finsh is dry and fruity.
Katherine Dart MW - Wine Buyer

The aromas hint at citrus zest and ripe lemon, layered with nuances of ripe peach. The attack on the palate is energetic and vibrant and leads to a dense core of ripe, juicy fruit. The acidity and sweetness in this Auslese are perfectly balanced reflecting the class of the 2015 vintage.
Katherine Dart MW - Wine Buyer