Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Nr27
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–15 years from the vintage release, though top vintages can cellar gracefully for much longer.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, fresh sushi
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the precipitously steep, blue-slate slopes of the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, this Riesling Kabinett is a masterclass in Mosel elegance and tension. The vineyard is named after the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Pr m, which still stands among the vines today. Selbach-Oster's 'Nr27' represents a classic, feather-light Kabinett style, crafted using traditional methods including spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts and aging in large, neutral oak Fuder casks. This hands-off approach preserves the pristine, mineral-driven character of the fruit, balancing a delicate, off-dry sweetness with a vibrant, electric vein of acidity and a distinct smoky, wet-stone finish.
🍾 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.