Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
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Typically best enjoyed 3–15 years from the vintage, though exceptional years can cellar beautifully for decades.
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Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, sushi and sashimi
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The Wehlener Sonnenuhr, or 'sundial of Wehlen,' is one of the world's most iconic vineyards, named after the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Prüm to guide workers on the dizzyingly steep, blue slate slopes of the Mosel. Selbach-Oster's expression of this legendary site in their Riesling Kabinett is a masterclass in tension and elegance. Crafted from 100% Riesling grapes harvested by hand from these sheer cliffs, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional, large oak Fuder casks. This hands-off approach coaxes out the vineyard's signature crystalline minerality, balancing a delicate, off-dry sweetness with a vibrant, electric acidity. It offers a sensory journey of white peach, citrus blossom, and wet slate, embodying the ethereal, low-alcohol style that has made Mosel Kabinett highly coveted by collectors worldwide.
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With a winemaking heritage in the Mosel region dating back to 1661, Selbach-Oster is a benchmark estate located at Uferallee 23, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany. Under the dedicated stewardship of Johannes Selbach and his family, the winery meticulously farms steep, slate-rich grand cru slopes, including the celebrated Zeltinger Schlossberg, Zeltinger Himmelreich, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The estate's production philosophy honors traditional methods, utilizing natural yeasts and aging in classic, large oak Fuder casks to preserve the pristine character of the fruit. This hands-off approach yields exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings that span the spectrum from crisp Kabinett to rare Eisweins, all documented on their official website at https://www.selbach-oster.de.