Schiefer Riesling
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Best enjoyed within 1–7 years of the vintage release to appreciate its youthful energy and vibrant fruit, though it can develop beautifully over a decade.
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Spicy Thai curries, fresh sushi and sashimi, roasted pork belly
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Julian Haart's Schiefer Riesling is a masterful tribute to the steep, Devonian slate slopes of the Mosel Valley. Sourced from estate-grown vineyards in and around the historic village of Piesport, this wine captures the essence of the region's dramatic terroir. Haart, who honed his craft under legendary mentors Klaus Peter Keller and Egon Müller, applies the same meticulous, low-intervention philosophy to this estate bottling as he does to his grand crus. Spontaneously fermented in a mix of stainless steel and traditional oak Fuder, the wine showcases the classic tension between vibrant, electric acidity and a deep, smoky minerality. It is a pure expression of Mosel heritage, where winemaking on these near-vertical cliffs dates back to Roman times, relying on the slate soils to absorb daytime heat and sustain the vines through cool nights.
🍾 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.