{"title":"Klaus Peter Keller","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeingut Keller, run by Klaus Peter and Julia Keller in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, is widely held to be Germany's greatest Riesling estate and one of the most sought-after white-wine producers in the world. The wines are crystalline, precise and built to age, and they have turned a once-overlooked corner of Rheinhessen into holy ground for dry Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe estate and its limestone vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlaus Peter is the ninth generation of his family here, and since taking the reins in 2001 he has resurrected a run of great sites in the Wonnegau. The benchmark Grosses Gewächs comes from limestone slopes around Westhofen: Morstein, Kirchspiel and Abtserde, each a different reading of the same stony ground. Closer to home lies the Hubacker, the estate's monopole in Dalsheim, marked by a small tower built from the rock beneath the vines. These rank among the most admired and most expensive dry wines in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/germany\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/a\u003e, and they have done as much as anything to put \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rheinhessen\"\u003eRheinhessen\u003c\/a\u003e back on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle, and the wines to look for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeller's dry \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/riesling\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/a\u003e is all about tension: citrus, green apple and white peach over a deep seam of crushed stone, held by an acidity that lets the finest bottles develop for decades. Above the Grosses Gewächs sits G-Max, a tiny-production, near-mythical Riesling drawn from Klaus Peter's favourite old-vine parcels and now one of the rarest wines anywhere. There is fine Spätburgunder too, elegant and Burgundian in feel. If the style appeals, it is worth exploring the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWeingut Keller FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Weingut Keller so famous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Klaus Peter Keller the estate became the reference point for dry German Riesling. Its Grosses Gewächs and the rare G-Max fetch some of the highest prices in the country and tend to sell out on release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Keller Riesling taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a bone-dry, mineral style: bright citrus and orchard fruit, a stony, saline core and firm acidity. The wines feel precise rather than heavy, and they gain honeyed complexity with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I drink it now or cellar it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe village and Von der Fels bottlings drink beautifully young. The Grosses Gewächs and G-Max reward patience and can improve for well over a decade, so it pays to buy extra and wait.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"klaus-peter-keller-riesling-hipping-kabinett-alte-reben-2022-versteigerung-white","title":"Klaus Peter Keller Riesling Hipping Kabinett Alte Reben 2022 - Versteigerung white","description":"\u003cp\u003eKlaus Peter Keller’s Riesling Hipping Kabinett Alte Reben 2022 is a feather-light yet intensely concentrated Riesling from one of Germany’s most revered sites. Sourced from ancient vines in the legendary Hipping vineyard on the famed ‘Roter Hang’ in Rheinhessen, this special Versteigerung (auction) bottling captures the pure, filigreed essence of Kabinett. Precision in the vineyard and painstaking selection at harvest have yielded a wine that is at once crystalline, playful, and profoundly serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Kabinett shines a pale, luminous straw with greenish reflections, hinting at both youth and freshness. The nose is immediately striking: flinty and lightly reductive at first, then opening to layers of lime zest, white peach, grapefruit pith, and green apple, with subtle hints of herbs, smoke, and wet slate that speak clearly of the red slate soils of Hipping.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is featherweight and dancing, yet driven by impressive inner tension and concentration. Juicy citrus and stone fruit glide over the tongue, supported by a razor-sharp, salty acidity that cuts through the gentle natural sweetness. The interplay of sweetness and acidity is seamless, giving a sense of effortless balance and length. Already seductive in its youth, this Kabinett has excellent aging potential; over 10–20 years or more it should gain complexity, bringing out deeper notes of honey, herbs, and smoky slate while retaining its energetic core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Riesling grapes for this wine come from old vines (“Alte Reben”) rooted in the iconic Hipping vineyard on the steep ‘Roten Hang’ slopes above the Rhine. Here, the distinctive red clay-slate soils warm quickly and store heat, giving the wines their trademark minerality, spice, and vivid fruit. Keller works with meticulous precision throughout the growing season, practicing strict yield control and careful canopy management to ensure optimal ripeness at relatively low must weights, ideal for Kabinett. Harvest is done by hand in multiple passes, with rigorous berry selection to capture only perfectly healthy, optimally ripe fruit. In the cellar, the must is handled gently, typically with a cool fermentation—often in stainless steel and\/or large traditional wood—aimed at preserving purity, finesse, and fine reduction, and the residual sugar is naturally balanced by high, crystalline acidity rather than by any heavy intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Kabinett’s interplay of sweetness, acidity, and minerality makes it exceptionally versatile at the table. It is superb with spicy Asian cuisine (Thai, Vietnamese, Szechuan), sushi and sashimi, ceviche, and delicately spiced dishes with ginger, lemongrass, or chili. Classic pairings include freshwater fish, light poultry, veal with cream sauces, and soft cheeses such as young goat cheese or mild blue. Serve well chilled, ideally around 8–10 °C, in a high-quality white wine or Riesling glass. A brief, gentle aeration in the glass or a short 15–20 minute decant can help the reductive, flinty notes to unfurl, but extended decanting is not necessary—this wine thrives on its tension and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKlaus Peter Keller is widely regarded as one of Germany’s greatest Riesling producers and a leading figure in the modern renaissance of Rheinhessen. Based in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, the Keller estate has gradually assembled parcels in some of the region’s most coveted sites, including the famed red-slate ‘Roter Hang’ vineyards such as Hipping. Over the past decades, the winery has helped redefine what German dry and off-dry Riesling can be, crafting wines that rival the world’s finest white wines in complexity, longevity, and precision. Keller’s top bottlings regularly achieve cult status at the annual VDP auctions and are highly sought after by collectors and sommeliers worldwide, cementing the estate’s reputation as a benchmark for both Rheinhessen and German wine as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klaus Peter Keller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252957073745,"sku":"VC-13411","price":526.26,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bild_klaus_peter_keller_riesling_hipping_kabinett_2022_versteigerung_1280x1280_362a9b10-7204-43cc-bbea-2afa66d7f3d9.jpg?v=1783448154"},{"product_id":"klaus-peter-keller-versteigerungskiste-von-den-grossen-lagen-2023-6075l-owc","title":"Klaus Peter Keller Versteigerungskiste von den Grossen Lagen 2023   - 6*0,75l OWC","description":"\u003cp\u003eKlaus Peter Keller’s Versteigerungskiste from the Grossen Lagen brings together a rare selection of some of the estate’s most sought-after Rieslings, including grand cru-level wines from Rheinhessen and a special Mosel bottling. This six-bottle original wooden case offers a compelling snapshot of Keller’s precision, site expression, and ability to translate great vineyard sites into wines of remarkable depth and finesse. For collectors, it is a highly desirable mixed lot from one of Germany’s most celebrated estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross the selection, the wines are defined by exceptional purity, crystalline fruit, and striking mineral drive. Expect a luminous, refined style with aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, orchard fruit, wet stone, and delicate herbal notes, layered with the subtle smokiness and saline tension that often mark great German Riesling.\n\nOn the palate, these wines are focused and energetic, balancing concentration with razor-sharp acidity and impressive length. The GG bottlings typically show greater structure and verticality, while the Réserve release brings added depth, texture, and complexity. All three wines should age beautifully, with the best bottles developing even more nuance over the next decade or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Klaus Peter Keller in Rheinhessen, this selection reflects wines sourced from some of Germany’s finest vineyard sites, with the included bottlings spanning the Mosel and Rheinhessen. The Grosses Gewächs wines are made from carefully selected Riesling parcels, harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, then vinified with a focus on gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation, and long lees contact to preserve site character and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese wines pair beautifully with refined seafood dishes, sushi, shellfish, grilled white fish, roasted poultry, and cuisine with subtle spice or herbal accents. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider brief decanting for the more structured GG bottlings if drinking young. The Réserve can also benefit from a little air to reveal its full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKlaus Peter Keller is widely regarded as one of Germany’s benchmark producers, with a reputation built on meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and wines of extraordinary clarity and terroir expression. Based in Rheinhessen, the estate has played a major role in elevating the global standing of dry German Riesling. 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