Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021
James Suckling 94 Points | The intense wild herb character gives this sleek and compact 2021 Mosel GG a very striking personality. Lots of crisp pear and white peach fruit fill this picture out very neatly. The impressive length suggests this has many years ahead of it. Drink or hold.
The Wine Enthusiast 90 Points by Aleks Zecevic | Well tuned an...Show More >
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021
James Suckling 94 Points | The intense wild herb character gives this sleek and compact 2021 Mosel GG a very striking personality. Lots of crisp pear and white peach fruit fill this picture out very neatly. The impressive length suggests this has many years ahead of it. Drink or hold.
The Wine Enthusiast 90 Points by Aleks Zecevic | Well tuned and flowing with grace, this wine delivers notes of understated passion fruit and kumquat. A stony undertow adds to the charm and complexity. This wine is not a blockbuster, but rather is for those who value nuance and subtlety.
Winemaker Description
Variety: Riesling • Region: Mosel • Vineyard: Niederberg Helden • Soil Type: Blue Devonian slate • Fermentation & Élevage: Stainless steel
Lieserer Niederberg Helden: Created by merging the previously separate Niederberg and Helden vineyards, this Grosse Lage vineyard is just east of the village of Lieser. With a steep slope and the typical soil type for this part of the Mosel, blue Devonian slate, Niederberg Helden is known as one of the top vineyards for producing both dry and noble sweet wines. A unique microclimate is formed here by the south facing slopes curving inward which helps to capture warmth.
Memo Summary Notes
The Riesling Niederberg Helden Feinherb 2021 is an off-dry wine from the Mosel region of Germany, produced by the world-renowned Schloss Lieser (Thomas Haag).
The "Niederberg Helden" is a legendary steep-slope vineyard known for its blue Devonian slate soil, which imparts a distinct mineral "grip" to the wine. Because 2021 was a cooler, more "classic" vintage in the Mosel, this wine has exceptional tension and energy compared to warmer years.
The Riesling Niederberg Helden Feinherb 2021 (750ml) is a high-end off-dry wine from the Mosel region of Germany, produced by the world-renowned Schloss Lieser (Thomas Haag).
In the Mosel, Feinherb is the "winemaker's choice" style. It sits between Trocken (dry) and Kabinett (semi-sweet). It is specifically designed to pair with food—the slight sweetness cuts through the heat of spicy Thai or Indian cuisine, while the acidity stands up to rich dishes like roast pork or creamy cheeses.
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