2024 Hofgut Falkenstein, Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Spatlese feinherb AP-11, Saar, Germany Macatho a local aromatic white grape

a local aromatic white grape

Vine Age: 40+ years old

The California industry moved away from these types of wines by the 1960’s and Flora fell into obscurity

and toasted American oak casks

VINIFICATION: Indigenous yeast fermentation in small stainless steel tank

2024 Hofgut Falkenstein, Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Spatlese feinherb AP-11, Saar, Germany Macatho a local aromatic white grapeThe Riesling grapes are gently pressed whole bunch, and their musts are left overnight to settle naturally, before being racked and fermented with ambient yeasts in 1,000 liter Fuder casks (Fuderfsser) and a couple of 500 liter Halbfuder, the traditional fermenting and aging vessels for Mosel wine. Most of their vineyards are located on various south facing slopes, including Niedermenniger Herrenberglisted as Zuckerberg on Franz Josef Clottens 1868