2005 Schloss Reinhartshausen Erbach Schlossberg Riesling #19

Schloss Reinhartshausen has been producing Rieslings on the banks of the Rhine River since the 14th century. The estate owns a total of 203 acres in 15 vineyards, including a significant part of the Grand Cru Erbacher Macrobrunn vineyard. Schloss Reinhartshausen has been owned by a small group of investors since the late 1980s.

Rheingau is considered one of the finest of Germany’s great wine districts. Its 8,000 vineyard acres are planted primarily to Riesling, and the Rieslings of Rheingau are noted for their steely character. In recent decades producers have also started planted Pinot Noir, called Spatburgunder in Germany. Historically the most famous Rieslings of the Rheingau have been the very sweet Beerenauslesen and Trockenbeerenauslesen styles, but as the market for dry wines has increased, younger Rheingau winemakers have begun producing dry Riesling, harkening back to methods used before the 20th century. By 2005 nearly 85% of the Rheingau Rieslings have been dry wines.

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.