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

A rare historical sweet wine from one of the Rheingau’s most renowned vineyards, the 1959 Steinberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Cabinet was produced by the Staatsweingüter Eltville, now associated with Kloster Eberbach. Made from intensely concentrated, late-harvested Riesling grapes, this mature bottling offers a remarkable opportunity to experience the richness and longevity of a classic German noble-sweet wine.

Tasting Notes
With more than six decades of bottle age, the wine is likely to show a deep golden to amber appearance, depending on its storage history. The nose is richly developed, with aromas of mature stone fruit, dried fruit, honey and warming spice, potentially complemented by the complex notes of bottle maturity. On the palate, it is concentrated and generous, balancing luscious ripe-fruit sweetness with a long, harmonious finish. A wine of this age is best enjoyed for its mature character, and its development will depend greatly on provenance and storage conditions.

Production
The wine comes from Steinberg, a historic vineyard site in the Rheingau known for its Riesling and favourable conditions for producing concentrated sweet wines. Trockenbeerenauslese grapes are left on the vine until they become highly concentrated, traditionally through advanced ripeness and noble rot, resulting in small yields and intense flavour. The 1959 vintage was made using traditional cellar practices of the period, with the wine subsequently gaining complexity through long bottle maturation.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s mature aromas to open without muting its richness. It is a natural partner for foie gras, blue cheeses and refined fruit-based desserts, while also pairing beautifully with spiced dishes and mature cheeses. Decanting is not always necessary for an old sweet wine; instead, stand the bottle upright before opening and pour carefully, or decant gently if sediment is present. Given its age, it is best enjoyed soon after opening.

Producer
The Staatsweingüter Eltville were connected with the historic Kloster Eberbach estate, one of Germany’s most important wine institutions and a major force in the development of Rheingau viticulture. With roots reaching back to the Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century, Kloster Eberbach has long been associated with distinguished Riesling and Spätburgunder from exceptional vineyard sites. Steinberg remains among the estate’s signature vineyards, making this 1959 bottling a notable piece of Rheingau wine history.

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