Landes-Weinbau-Lehranstalt Bad Kreuznach (Staatsweingut) - Kreuznacher Hinkelstein Riesling Beerenauslese Versteigerung 1949 - 0,7 l

A remarkable piece of German wine history, the 1949 Kreuznacher Hinkelstein Riesling Beerenauslese comes from the Landes-Weinbau-Lehranstalt Bad Kreuznach, the Nahe’s state-run viticultural teaching estate. Presented as a limited Versteigerung, or auction release, this rare sweet Riesling offers a unique opportunity to experience a mature wine from one of Germany’s most important historic vintages.

Tasting Notes
The wine is described as showing a deep golden colour, reflecting its considerable age and concentration. On the nose, expect an expressive profile of ripe fruit, honey and mature sweetness, with the complex character typical of a well-aged Beerenauslese. On the palate, generous sweetness is balanced by refreshing acidity, creating harmony rather than heaviness. Its long maturation makes it especially suited to contemplative tasting. As with any wine from 1949, condition and development can vary depending on storage, so it is best enjoyed as a historic bottle as well as a dessert wine.

Production
Produced in the Nahe from Riesling grapes harvested at Beerenauslese ripeness, this wine represents a selection of individually overripe, botrytised berries with naturally concentrated sugars and flavours. According to the supplied information, it was made in limited quantities and matured carefully in oak casks before being released through auction. Specific vineyard and harvest details are not available.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s aromas and mature texture to develop in the glass. Its sweetness and acidity should pair beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée or an apple tart. Given its age, decanting is best approached cautiously: stand the bottle upright, open gently and taste first. If the wine has sediment, decant shortly before serving; otherwise, serving directly from the bottle may better preserve its delicate character.

Producer
The Landes-Weinbau-Lehranstalt Bad Kreuznach, also known as the Staatsweingut, combines viticultural education with practical wine production in the Nahe region. Its wines reflect the area’s long tradition of Riesling cultivation and the importance of state-supported research and training in German winemaking. The 1949 Kreuznacher Hinkelstein Beerenauslese stands as a rare historical release from this institution and is particularly suited to collectors and enthusiasts of mature German sweet wines.

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