Schloss Schönborn - Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Eiswein 1962 - 0,7 l

A remarkable 1962 Riesling Eiswein from Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg in Germany’s Rheingau, Schloss Schönborn’s rare bottling offers a glimpse into a great wine vintage from more than six decades ago. Made in the precious Eiswein style, it combines concentrated natural sweetness with the freshness and aromatic precision characteristic of Riesling. Presented in a 0.7-litre bottle, it is especially suited to collectors and lovers of mature dessert wines.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays an intense golden-yellow colour, reflecting both its concentrated style and considerable age. Its complex bouquet opens with honey, ripe peach and apricot, followed by citrus notes and a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and distinctly sweet, yet supported by a pleasant acidity that brings balance and keeps the wine lively. The finish is long, persistent and layered. As a 1962 vintage, it should be approached as a mature collector’s wine; its condition and remaining cellaring potential will depend greatly on storage history and bottle provenance.

Production
The wine comes from the Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg vineyard in the Rheingau, a region renowned for producing elegant, age-worthy Riesling. As an Eiswein, it was made from grapes harvested while naturally frozen, concentrating sugars, fruit flavours and acidity in the berries. Specific details regarding the harvest date, picking method and vinification are not provided, but the style is defined by its intense concentration and balance between sweetness and freshness.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled, at approximately 8–10°C, to preserve its aromatic detail and balance. Its sweetness and acidity make it a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, apricot or peach tart, crème brûlée and blue cheese. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is generally unnecessary for a mature Eiswein; instead, open it carefully shortly before serving and pour gently if sediment is present.

Producer
Schloss Schönborn is an established wine estate in Germany’s Rheingau, a region with a long-standing reputation for premium Riesling. The estate’s association with Hattenheim and the Pfaffenberg vineyard places this bottling within one of the Rheingau’s distinguished wine-growing traditions. As detailed historical and production information for this specific 1962 bottle is not provided, it is best regarded as a rare, mature expression of the estate’s heritage and the exceptional longevity of Riesling Eiswein.

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