2006 Balthasar Ress Rheingau Riesling Kabinett trocken / dry exposé

The producer is the renowned VDP wine estate Balthasar Ress. Founded in 1870 by the Rheingau hotelier Balthasar Ress, the wine estate numbers among the large, familyoperated enterprises in the Rheingau today. Consistently high standards of performance and reliability have been hallmarks of the estate since its founding. Today the estate is run by Stefan and Christian Ress, who represent the fourth and fifth generations of the founding family.

Prospects for a great vintage lasted until the last week of September, but heavy rainfall combined with unseasonably high temperatures in early October dashed all expectations. Due to the wet and relatively warm weather, rot set in early and forced a quick and very painstaking harvest that required very selective picking. As such, anticipated yields were greatly re-duced

The Rieslings for this wine are sourced from various Ress family sites in the Rheingau and carefully blended to complement one another.

The grapes are selectively harvested by hand, and where possible, mechanically, depending on the general condition of the grapes. Then they are gently transported to the cellar in containers that can be emptied over the wine press, thus making it possible to completely dispense with crushing and pumping.

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks after the musts settle. Cultured yeasts are used.

100 % Riesling

Green apple on the nose. Youthfully light. Sprightly, crisp character. Helge Hagen, (Sommelier, Kronenschlösschen/Hattenheim)

Recommended as an apéritif wine. Helge Hagen, (Sommelier, Kronenschlösschen/Hattenheim)

The wine should develop well until 2008-2009. Helge Hagen, (Sommelier, Kronenschlösschen/Hattenheim)