Weiser-Künstler Riesling Steffensberg Auslese Bio 2019 white

Weiser-Künstler Riesling Steffensberg Auslese Bio 2019 is a sublime expression of Mosel Riesling, crafted in an opulent, noble-sweet style that still feels incredibly light on its feet. Sourced from the steep, slate-rich Steffensberg vineyard in Enkirch and farmed organically, it captures both the hedonistic richness of Auslese and the razor-sharp precision that defines great Mosel wines. This is a wine for collectors and Riesling lovers alike, built to age gracefully while already offering remarkable complexity in its youth.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Auslese shines a deep lemon-gold with glints of green, reflecting both its concentration and youthful energy. The nose is immediately expressive: layers of exotic, fully ripe fruit—think mango, passion fruit and ripe pineapple—interweave with the cool, stony spice of weathered slate. Behind the fruit, noble rot (Botrytis) adds notes of acacia honey, caramelized sugar and fine herbal nuances, giving a fascinating contrast of richness and lift. On the palate, the wine is dense, creamy and beautifully textured, with a luscious sweetness that is counterbalanced by a zesty, citrus-driven acidity reminiscent of lemon zest, grapefruit and maracuja. The interplay of sweetness and vibrant acidity keeps the wine from ever feeling heavy or cloying; instead it is bright, mouthwatering and endlessly drinkable. Long, layered and precise on the finish, it shows the structure and concentration to evolve over decades. Properly cellared, this 2019 Auslese has the potential to develop for 20–30 years or more, gaining complexity, spice and tertiary notes over time.

Production
The Steffensberg vineyard in Enkirch is one of the Mosel’s prime hillside sites, characterized by steep slopes of weathered blue and grey slate that store heat and drain water perfectly, allowing Riesling to ripen slowly and fully while retaining piercing acidity. Weiser-Künstler farms this site organically (Bio), working by hand on the precipitous terraces to ensure meticulous selection of only the healthiest, nobly affected grapes at harvest. For this Auslese, botrytized and particularly ripe bunches and berries are carefully hand-picked in multiple passes, then gently pressed to preserve aromatics and purity. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures—often in stainless steel or traditional vessels—with a focus on capturing the precise balance of natural sweetness and acidity, followed by aging on fine lees to build texture and complexity without masking the vineyard character.

Food & Serving
This noble-sweet Riesling is superb with rich and aromatic cuisine: pair it with blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton, foie gras, patés, or spicy Asian dishes (Thai, Vietnamese, or Szechuan) where sweetness and acidity tame the heat. It also shines with fruit-based desserts—tarte tatin, citrus tart, passion fruit pavlova—or simply served alongside ripe stone fruits and tropical fruits. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F) to emphasize freshness and tension. Young bottles can benefit from a brief 15–30 minute decant to open up the aromatics, while mature bottles are best handled gently and served straight from the bottle to preserve their delicate bouquet.

Producer
Weingut Weiser-Künstler is a small, highly respected estate in the Mosel, known among Riesling enthusiasts for its meticulous, terroir-driven wines from steep slate vineyards in and around Enkirch and Traben-Trarbach. Founded and run by the team of Konstantin Weiser and Alexandra Künstler, the winery has built a reputation for precision, finesse and authenticity, working organically and often biodynamically inspired in the vineyards. Their focus is almost exclusively on Riesling, vinified in a range of styles from bone-dry to lusciously sweet, all with remarkable clarity and minerality. Frequently praised by critics and sommeliers, Weiser-Künstler has become one of the reference producers in the Mosel for handcrafted, characterful Rieslings that reflect both place and vintage with striking transparency.

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