Hochheimer Herrenberg Riesling QBA Trocken
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared freshwater fish, roasted pork loin, Wiener Schnitzel
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The Hochheimer Herrenberg vineyard, whose name translates to 'Hill of the Lords,' historically references the noble landowners and church dignitaries of Mainz who cultivated these fertile slopes. Located in the eastern Rheingau where the Main River meets the Rhine, this site benefits from a unique microclimate and deep, nutrient-rich soils composed of loess, clay, and sandy loam. Weingut Künstler crafts this dry Riesling to showcase the generous, ripe character typical of Hochheim. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and traditional large oak casks, the wine beautifully balances vibrant stone fruit aromas with a refined, mineral-driven acidity and a structured, elegant finish that reflects its historic terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.