Schloss Johannisberg - Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Eiswein Blaulack 2008 - 0,75 l

Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Eiswein Blaulack 2008 is a rare, highly concentrated sweet wine from one of the Rheingau’s most historic estates. Made from Riesling grapes harvested naturally frozen, this exceptional Eiswein combines intense fruit richness with the vibrant acidity that gives great German sweet wines their balance and longevity. Schloss Johannisberg is also celebrated as the birthplace of late-harvest Spätlese, discovered at the estate in 1775.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a radiant golden colour, reflecting its concentration and maturity. Its complex bouquet reveals ripe stone fruit, candied citrus, honey and delicate spice, with the cool, precise character associated with Riesling Eiswein. On the palate, it is luscious and intensely sweet, yet lifted by pronounced acidity. Layers of ripe fruit and honey develop into a long, persistent finish, and the 2008 vintage has excellent ageing potential when stored in ideal conditions.

Production
The Blaulack vineyard at Schloss Johannisberg benefits from the Rheingau’s favourable climate and carefully tended hillside sites. For Eiswein, the Riesling grapes are left on the vine until they freeze naturally, concentrating their sugars, aromas and acidity before being harvested and pressed while frozen. The resulting must is fermented into a small-production wine of remarkable density and purity, preserving the distinctive balance between sweetness and freshness.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C. This Eiswein is a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, apple or pear tart, crème brûlée and other delicate pastries, while its acidity also works beautifully with blue cheese or mature hard cheeses. It is equally rewarding on its own as an aperitif or contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is generally unnecessary, although opening the bottle 15–30 minutes before serving can allow its aromas to unfold.

Producer
Schloss Johannisberg is one of Germany’s most renowned wine estates, with a history of viticulture dating back centuries and a defining role in the development of premium Riesling. Located in the Rheingau, the estate is widely associated with the discovery of Spätlese in 1775 and remains a benchmark producer of elegant, long-lived sweet wines. Its historic vineyards and focus on Riesling have made Schloss Johannisberg an enduring reference point for German wine.

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