Citrus Fruit, Tree Fruit, Pepper / Spice, and Mineral, Smokey
BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)
Origin: Mosel, Germany
Grape Varietals:
Riesling
Winemaking:
Biodynamic
Wild yeast and On Lees Ageing
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Halibut, ceviche, poutine chips
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling sources from the top of the Kupp mountain in the Saar region, Germany. Stirn is located high up Ayler Kupp. Optimally oriented to the south and steep, the Riesling vines catch a maximum of sunrays here. The ground is littered with coarse slate stones and is shallow. The water flows rapidly down into the valley. The vines, therefore, have to be deeply rooted in the rock to give the old vines with their small berries extract. Given it's unique microclimate, it tends to be harvested earlier than other plots within the Saar
Taste Profile: An off-dry Riesling, it has a high acid profile, and it's linearity gives it a dry finish. It reveals a fully aromatic and appealing nose of yellow fruits (pineapple, Conference pear, and quince), candied grapefruit, tangerine, green apple, anise, oriental spices, and smoke. The wine proves fully off dry on the palate as plenty of sweet and ripe fruits come through. The finish is structured and has more mineral elements with zesty and minty elements.
