{"product_id":"maximin-grunhaus-single-vineyard-herrenberg-superior-mosel-riesling-2021","title":"Maximin Grunhaus Single Vineyard Herrenberg Superior Mosel Riesling 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaximin Grunhaus Single Vineyard Herrenberg Superior Mosel Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size: 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape: Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 11%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine captivates with aromas of lime zest and white flowers with hints of mint and lemon balm. On the palate, nuances of wet slate, lychee, pineapple and lime zest create a perfect balance of minerality, fruit and distinctive acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassified VDP Grosse Lage, the 19-hectare Herrenberg vineyard is the largest of the Maximin Grünhaus estate. This single vineyard shares many characteristics with the famous neighbouring Abtsberg site, including the south-east to south-west orientation and the Devonian slate soils, here with a slight reddish hue, that produce wines with extra texture and richness. Toward the rear, Herrenberg is enclosed by the Grüneberg forest and is traditionally viewed as a cooler and slightly flatter site. However, with the recent shifting climate, Herrenberg is now capable of producing fully ripe Riesling and Pinot Blanc grapes resulting in wines that have achieved distinction in their own right and that will age beautifully over decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were hand-harvested and quickly transported to the winery, situated minutes from the vineyards. This proximity, coupled with a gentle pressing in a pneumatic press, ensures that the grapes retain their aromatics, freshness and complexity. Fermentation was carried out using indigenous yeasts in used Fuder casks made from oak from the estate’s own forest by local coopers. Occasionally, for some individual casks, fermentation naturally comes to an end before the wine reaches the 9 g\/l residual sugar level required to be labelled as Grosses Gewächs. With its 15.1g\/l of residual sugar balanced by crisp acidity, the 2021 `Herrenberg` Superior Riesling gives the impression of an almost-dry wine and stands shoulder to shoulder with the prestigious `Herrenberg` Grosses Gewächs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated on steep, south-facing slopes two kilometres from where the river Ruwer meets the Mosel, the estate of Maximin Grünhaus has a history of viticulture that dates back to Roman times. It takes its name from the Abbey of Saint Maximin, a Benedictine monastery which owned the land from the 7th to the 18th century. Passing into French administration under Napoleon and then eventually to the von Schubert family in the late 19th century, the estate is now overseen by sixth-generation family member Maximin Von Schubert, who took over from his father Carl Von Schubert in 2014.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London End Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64579270869369,"sku":"105102721","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/5405\/2509\/files\/MaximinGrunhausSingleVineyardHerrenbergSuperiorMoselRiesling.jpg?v=1789460028","url":"https:\/\/www.londonendwines.com\/products\/maximin-grunhaus-single-vineyard-herrenberg-superior-mosel-riesling-2021","provider":"London End Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}