One half bottle of Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese; David Schildknecht (2005): 91/100; Wine Spectator (2006): 94/100
One half bottle of Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Beerenauslese; David Schildknecht (2005): 93/100; Wine Spectator (2006): 95/100
Produced by Robert Weil
2004 vintage
Kiedrich, Rheingau/Germany
Original filling quantity: 0.375 l
Fill level: < 2 cm

This lot comprises two half bottles of 2004 vintage Riesling from the Kiedrich Gräfenberg vineyard of the Robert Weil winery in Rheingau, one bottle each of Auslese and Beerenauslese.

Spanning just three thousand hectares of vineyards, Rheingau is admittedly one of the smallest winegrowing regions in Germany. Here, however, where the Rhine wears down powerful rock formations whose escarpments have been cultivated with vines since late antiquity, is the home of the Rheingauer; a myth-shrouded classic of the wine world. Rheingau is one of the birthplaces of the Riesling, which is probably the most expressive and sublime of the white grape varieties. The region is similar to Wachau: a wildly romantic, cultural landscape. Riesling develops its own unique character here, thanks to the combination of the river climate and the bedrock of the region, which is comprised of slate, quartzite, marl, loam and loess. The finest and most highly-prized white wines have been produced here since the 18th century. The first Riesling-only vineyard was cultivated in Schloss Johannisberg during the 18th century. During the same century, in 1775, the Spätlese was also discovered - a new type of fine wine. Rheingau was also the setting for the revival of the fine Riesling during the 1980s.

2004 was an excellent vintage for all of the wine regions in Germany. Sweet Riesling like these Auslese and Beerenauslese wines in particular have developed beautifully. These long-lasting wines taste divine already, but will be even better after a few years of proper storage.

The fill levels are excellent (< 2 cm). The labels and capsules are in perfect condition.

Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.