Kaseler Kehrnagel Riesling Kabinett
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork belly with apple compote, fresh goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, south-southwest-facing slopes of the Kaseler Kehrnagel vineyard in the cool Ruwer valley, this Riesling Kabinett is a masterclass in tension and minerality. The Ruwer, a tributary of the Mosel, is renowned for its cooler microclimate, influenced by the nearby forests, which allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining a vibrant, electric acidity. The soils here are dominated by weathered blue Devonian slate, imparting a distinct flinty, smoky minerality to the wine. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt coaxes an ethereal elegance from this terroir, crafting a classic Kabinett that balances delicate sweetness with bracing crispness. Historically, the wines of the Ruwer were highly prized by Prussian royalty for their unmatched finesse, and this bottling continues that legacy with its signature notes of green apple, white peach, and wild herbs.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1349, Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is one of the Mosel's most venerable estates, boasting a viticultural lineage that spans nearly seven centuries. Acquired by the Reh family in 1978 and revitalized under the stewardship of Annegret Reh-Gartner, the estate is headquartered at Schloss Marienlay in the Ruwer valley. The winery holds an extraordinary portfolio of steep-slope terroirs extending across the Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer valleys, united by varied Devonian blue, red, and grey slate soils and cool, river-moderated microclimates. Sustainable vineyard stewardship emphasizes low yields and selective hand-harvesting. Cellar work combines temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with traditional oak casks, focusing on purity, site expression, and vibrant acidity. The estate produces classic dry Grosses Gewächs and pristine Prädikat bottlings from premier crus like Scharzhofberger, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr, headlined by its celebrated 3.8-hectare Graach monopole, the Josephshöfer.