Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2* Nr20
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed from 10 to 40 years from the vintage release, developing profound complexity with age.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, roasted duck with fruit glaze, apple tarte tatin
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr (Sundial) vineyard is legendary, named after the historic sundial erected in the vineyard in 1620 to help workers keep time. Selbach-Oster's Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2* (Two Star) Nr. 20 is a masterclass in Mosel precision and noble sweetness. Grown on precipitously steep slopes of blue Devonian slate, the 100% Riesling grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, selecting only the finest botrytized berries. The 'two-star' designation signifies an elevated level of concentration and richness beyond a standard Auslese. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this wine balances opulent notes of caramelized peach, honeyed apricot, and exotic spices with a laser-like, slate-driven acidity that keeps the palate remarkably fresh and vibrant.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.