Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling BA
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40+ years from the vintage release, though top vintages can easily cellar for half a century or more.
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Blue cheese, Fruit-based tarts, Foie gras
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Hailing from the legendary, precipitous slopes of the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr (Zeltingen Sundial) vineyard, this Beerenauslese (BA) is a testament to the extreme viticulture of the Middle Mosel. The vineyard's name pays homage to the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Prüm, which still stands amidst the ancient, weathered blue slate soils. Crafted from 100% Riesling, this rare sweet wine is only produced in exceptional vintages when noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) flourishes. The Selbach family meticulously hand-harvests individual shriveled berries, selecting only those with concentrated sugars and vibrant acidity. Fermented slowly to preserve the pristine, mineral-driven character of the fruit, the resulting wine is a luscious masterpiece balancing intense sweetness with a piercing vein of slatey acidity, offering complex notes of honeyed stone fruits, exotic spices, and petrol that develop over decades.
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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.