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Perfect for those looking to expand their palate with something truly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"robert-weil-tradition-riesling-kabinett-rhein","title":"2023 Robert Weil Riesling Trocken, Rheingau, Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are cultivated in an environmentally friendly manner: organic fertilizer is used as needed; green cover is planted in alternating rows to optimize the humus content of the soil; herbicides are never used, and other protective measures are used only sparingly and with respect for habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand, with an extremely critical selection that involves up to 17 rounds through the vineyards. 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It is located in the heart of Kiedrich, a village first documented in the year 950. Kiedrich Turmberg and Kiedrich Gräfenberg, the estate’s top vineyards, are among the finest sites in the Rheingau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"remainder\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate cultivates 90 hectares (222 acres) of vineyards, of which 100 percent are planted with Riesling. 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All fermentations take place with native yeasts and no fining agents or any other elements or products are ever added. Wines mature in a mixture of stainless steel, fiberglass and traditional Fuder for 1-6 months on the lees, depending on the cuvee. No fining agents are used. The wines are lightly filtered with diatomaceous earth; all wines are vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor purists, there is nothing like the Saar. The magic here is intensity without weight, grandiosity without size: rocks and acidity. Lauer is currently one of greatest estates in this sacred place. The style here is 180 degrees removed from his famous neighbors Egon Müller and Zilliken. The focus here is on dry and dry-tasting Riesling. While the source of most of the bottlings is the famed Ayler Kupp, Florian uses the pre-1971 vineyard names – Neuenberg, Stirn, Unterstenberg. 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When Ernst Loosen (pronounced \"loh-zen\") assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that with ungrafted vines averaging more than 60 years old in some of Germany's best-rated vineyards, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines. To achieve this, Ernst dramatically reduced crop size and stopped all chemical fertilization, preferring only moderate use of organic fertilizers. He insisted on fully mature fruit that had been very strictly selected. He also turned to gentler cellar practices that would allow the wines to develop their full potential with a minimum of handling and technological meddling. Ernst's focus is on the clear expression of terroir from each of the distinctive vineyards owned by the estate. All of Dr. Loosen's six major vineyards were designated as \"Erste Lage\" (equivalent to Grand Cru) in the 1868 Prussian classification of Mosel vineyards. 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It is sourced from 40-50-year-old vines planted both in limestone and sandstone; a “liaison” of soil types if you will. It is always one of the most compelling Pinots out there, an absurd value that easily out-classes wines that are twice the price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePressed in a small basket press. Maceration lasts 4-6 weeks for red wines and up to 2 weeks for white wines. Various percentages of whole-cluster are used for the reds, each vintage dictating the amount. The white wines are destemmed and normally see some skin contact, 2-3 days for the basic ‘Müller’ and up to 2 weeks for the Grauburgunder and Weisßburgunder. All fermentations are with natural yeasts – no yeasts, yeast nutrients or enzymes are added, ever. Most wines are fermented in 300 to 1,500 liter tanks\/barrels. The reds are fermented in one-year-old barrels from Burgundy. Enderle \u0026amp; Moll uses them for 2-5 years before retiring them. 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In 1997, Jochen, his wife Marion, and father Sigfried set out on their own, making and bottling the wine for themselves. For the first two years, the winery literally was a garage. In 2003, Jochen started experimenting with organic viticulture, finally converting fully to biodynamics (Demeter certified). In the cellar, the wines undergo natural and spontaneous fermentation, usually including malolactic. The wines are not rushed to bottle, which is apparent by the release of several vintages at once. 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Situated near the village of Strass, the Gaisberg is the southeasternmost foothill of the Manhartsberg, still manifesting the crystalline material of the Bohemian Massif. The grapes for this wine are grown on terraces and come from vines that are some forty years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHirsch takes full advantage of the distinct terroirs found in the Lamm, Gaisberg and Heiligenstein vineyards. Johannes farms his vineyards sustainably and biodynamically and is certified by RESPEKT! Natural efforts have been made to ensure physiologically ripe grapes including high density planting, low trellising, canopy management and handpicking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest in mid-October. Whole bunch pressing, fermentation without temperature control and using only natural yeasts with maturation occurring in both stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels. 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