Wine of the month March 2014

­The site is relatively long and slopes toward the west, thereby protecting it (in German, "schützen") from cold easterly winds. The name probably derives from a vineyard hut ("Haus") that afforded the vineyard "keepers" who watched over the vineyards prior to the harvest a shelter during inclement weather. The vineyard "guards" used blank cartridge pistols to ward off starlings from munching on the tasty sweet grapes.

 

The soils in the meadows closer to the Rhine consist partly of deep loess and loess-loam, in some cases mixed with Tertiary marl. Because they are deep, the soils are able to store considerable water reserves - especially valuable in dry years to ensure the vines' water and nutrient supplies, and crucial to producing wines with high extract values.

 

The 2012 Kabinett is a veritable little "fruit bomb." Aromas of pineapple, kiwi, and ripe apricot run throughout the wine, rounded off by perceptible but thoroughly ripe acidity.

 

Price: 10,50 €/75 cl

 

Please submit your order by email to wineofthemonth@balthasar-ress.de.

 

If you wish, we'll be happy to send you the complete Balthasar Ress price list as a pdf. Contact us via info@balthasar-ress.de.

 

This offer is without obligation and subject to availability. The price is a retail price, incl. VAT. Free delivery within Germany on orders of 30 or more bottles @ 750 ml and/or orders worth 180€ or more. Shipping costs: one 750-ml bottle/€5,95; two/€6,55; three/€7,00; four/€8,20; five or six/€9,00; seven to twenty-nine/€12,45. The shipment will be invoiced and the amount is due within ten days. Deliveries in the Rheingau (including to your wineBANK compartment) and in Wiesbaden are made free of charge.

 

For members of the trade or for readers outside of Germany: please contact our export manager, Clemens Eltz, to find out whether this product is available in your area or to check out details on export prices and details on shipping outside of Germany. Phone.: +49 (0)6723/9195-115; Email: clemens.von.eltz@balthasar-ress.de.