Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach) - Steinberger Riesling Beerenauslese Cabinet 1959 - 0,7 l

A rare historic Riesling from the celebrated Steinberg vineyard, this 1959 Beerenauslese Cabinet was produced by Staatsweingüter Eltville at Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau. Harvested during a period when the estate’s wines were already highly regarded, it offers collectors the opportunity to experience a mature expression of one of Germany’s most distinguished sweet-wine sites.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine shows a luminous golden colour, with the depth and warmth expected from a bottle of considerable age. Its complex bouquet brings together ripe peach and apricot with honeyed tones and a subtle mineral character. The palate is rich and opulent, yet beautifully balanced by refreshing acidity. Concentrated fruit and delicate spice lead into a long, persistent finish marked by citrus nuances and a gentle freshness. As a mature 1959 wine, its condition and evolution will depend greatly on storage, but well-preserved examples of this style can remain deeply rewarding for collectors and lovers of historic Riesling.

Production
The wine comes from the steep slopes of Steinberg in the Rheingau, a site renowned for producing expressive and age-worthy Riesling. The grapes were hand-harvested and carefully selected for the Beerenauslese style, which relies on individually chosen, exceptionally ripe berries. The resulting wine was made to preserve concentration, sweetness and the natural acidity essential for long maturation.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing its aromas and mature complexity to develop in the glass. It is a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée, pâtisserie and blue or mature cheeses, while its balance also makes it enjoyable on its own as a contemplative digestif. Decanting is not always necessary for an old sweet wine; instead, open it carefully and taste first. If sediment is present or the wine seems closed, a gentle decant shortly before serving may be beneficial.

Producer
Kloster Eberbach is one of Germany’s historic wine estates, with a winemaking tradition dating back to its Cistercian foundation in the 12th century. Based in the Rheingau, the estate has played an important role in establishing the region’s reputation for noble Riesling and other long-lived wines. The Staatsweingüter Eltville designation reflects the estate’s historic identity and its longstanding association with carefully crafted, age-worthy Rheingau wines.

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