The Daily August Riesling
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Drink now through 2029
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spicy Thai curry, classic roast pork, fresh goat cheese salad
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Crafted as an inviting introduction to the steep, sun-drenched slopes of the Rheingau, 'The Daily August' Riesling captures the vibrant essence of this historic German region. In the 2024 vintage, the vines benefited from the classic slate, quartzite, and loess soils that line the Rhine River, absorbing warmth during the day to offset the cool night temperatures. The growing season required meticulous vineyard management due to a damp spring, but a sunny, temperate late summer allowed the 100% Riesling grapes to reach optimal ripeness while preserving their signature electric acidity. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, this vintage showcases a pure, fruit-forward profile dominated by crisp green apple, white peach, and a distinct, stony minerality that reflects the ancient riverbed terroir.
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Founded in 1924, the August Kesseler winery is located in Assmannshausen in the Rheingau region, Germany. It is owned and operated by August Kesseler, who took over the estate from his parents in 1977 at a young age. The winery is renowned for its uncompromising commitment to quality, managing historic top vineyards like Assmannshäuser Höllenberg and Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg. They are particularly famous for their elegant, mineral-driven Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) and precise, expressive Riesling wines.