Riesling Kabinett Old Vines
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 15 years from the vintage release, though high-quality vintages can easily cellar for 20 years or more.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork belly, or blue cheese.
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Julian Haart's Riesling Kabinett Old Vines (often designated as 'Alte Reben') represents the pinnacle of the classic, feather-light Mosel style. Sourced from ancient, deep-rooted vines planted on precipitously steep, slate-rich slopes, this wine captures the essence of its dramatic terroir. The old vines naturally yield smaller, highly concentrated berries that balance intense mineral depth with vibrant acidity. In the cellar, Haart employs a low-intervention approach, utilizing spontaneous fermentation in traditional vessels to preserve the pristine purity of the fruit. Historically, the Mosel region has been celebrated for this unique style of Kabinett—where low alcohol, delicate residual sweetness, and a piercing backbone of acidity create an ethereal, dancing sensation on the palate that is virtually impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2010 by Julian Haart in the historic winegrowing village of Piesport, this Mosel estate has quickly risen to cult status. Having trained under legendary mentors like Klaus Peter Keller and Egon Müller, Haart applies a meticulous, hands-on approach to farming steep, slate-rich grand cru vineyards such as Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Schubertslay, and Wintricher Ohligsberg. The estate's winemaking philosophy relies on organic viticulture, spontaneous fermentation in traditional oak Fuder, and minimal intervention to preserve the natural tension and purity of the fruit. Julian Haart is globally celebrated for producing incredibly precise, mineral-driven, and elegant Rieslings, particularly his legendary, feather-light Kabinett expressions.