Estate Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant freshness.
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pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly, mild Thai green curry
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The Estate Riesling from Weingut Künstler serves as the ultimate introduction to the unique terroir of Hochheim am Main, situated at the eastern edge of the Rheingau. Here, where the Main River flows into the Rhine, the vineyards benefit from a microclimate that is warmer than the rest of the region, yielding wines of exceptional ripeness and structural power. This wine carries the legacy of Hochheim's historic fame; it was during Queen Victoria's 1850 visit to these very vineyards that the English term 'Hock' was coined to describe high-quality Rhine wines. Crafted from fruit grown on nutrient-rich loess, clay, and sandy loam soils, the wine is fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its pristine, vibrant fruit character, with a small portion occasionally seeing traditional large oak casks to enhance texture. The result is a classic dry Rheingau Riesling that beautifully balances electric acidity with a deep, stony minerality.
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Re-established in 1965 by Franz Künstler in Hochheim am Main, Weingut Künstler carries forward a family winemaking heritage dating back to 1648 in Moravia. Today, under the stewardship of Gunter Künstler, who took over in 1992, the estate has risen to become one of the Rheingau's most celebrated producers and a prominent member of the VDP. The winery is renowned for its meticulous management of legendary Erste and Grosse Lage vineyards, such as Hochheimer Hölle and Kirchenstück. Utilizing traditional large oak casks alongside modern stainless steel, Künstler crafts exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings and elegant Spätburgunders that beautifully express the unique clay-loess and limestone terroirs near the Main river.