Heartland Vintage Wines, Inc.
Baron Knyphausen, Kiedricher Sandgrub Riesling Spätlese
2003
2003
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Producer: The Knyphausens have been wine growers since 1818. Their
estate in Eberbach, however, dates from 1141, when it was founded by
Cistercian monks from Eberbach monastery.
Region / Vineyards: The Rheingau, a small and compact region, runs
from east to west parallel to the Rhine’s 20 mile deviation from its
northern course. The vineyards line the slopes between the protective
Taunus hills and the heat-reflecting surface of the Rhine. This wine
originates from the center of the Sandgrub vineyard.
Vintage: A winter with plenty of rain combined with the warm early
spring days set off rapid and luxuriant vegetation. One of the hottest
and driest summers since 100 years followed. Harvest was well ahead 2
– 3 weeks and rewarded vintners with an exceptionally good vintage.
Taste Profile: A very elegant, fruity, aromatic wine with fresh acidity.
This Spätlese has good aging potential: at least 10 years.
Pairings: This wine harmonizes extremely well with pâté or with meals
that are accompanied by a fresh, slightly sweet sauce. Fits also well
with fruity desserts and ice cream. Enjoyable on its own, too.
Wine Profile: Alc. by Vol.: 8.6 %, residual sugar: 5.43 % (54.3 g/l),
acidity: 0.84 % (8.4 g/l)
Grape variety: 100 % Riesling
estate in Eberbach, however, dates from 1141, when it was founded by
Cistercian monks from Eberbach monastery.
Region / Vineyards: The Rheingau, a small and compact region, runs
from east to west parallel to the Rhine’s 20 mile deviation from its
northern course. The vineyards line the slopes between the protective
Taunus hills and the heat-reflecting surface of the Rhine. This wine
originates from the center of the Sandgrub vineyard.
Vintage: A winter with plenty of rain combined with the warm early
spring days set off rapid and luxuriant vegetation. One of the hottest
and driest summers since 100 years followed. Harvest was well ahead 2
– 3 weeks and rewarded vintners with an exceptionally good vintage.
Taste Profile: A very elegant, fruity, aromatic wine with fresh acidity.
This Spätlese has good aging potential: at least 10 years.
Pairings: This wine harmonizes extremely well with pâté or with meals
that are accompanied by a fresh, slightly sweet sauce. Fits also well
with fruity desserts and ice cream. Enjoyable on its own, too.
Wine Profile: Alc. by Vol.: 8.6 %, residual sugar: 5.43 % (54.3 g/l),
acidity: 0.84 % (8.4 g/l)
Grape variety: 100 % Riesling
