Dr. Hermann, Ürziger Würzgarten, Riesling, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2020

“The 2020 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett opens clear, bright and complex on the subtle and refined, beautifully flinty and delicately fruity nose. Salty-piquant and highly stimulating straightaway yet still far too young to show its best talents, this is a round and moderately sweet Kabinett with vivacious acidity and fine grip on the finish. It leaves needles on the palate and will need some years to reach its peak. 7.5% stated alcohol. Screw cap. Tasted from AP 16 21 in November 2021.”-93WA

Dr. Hermann, the Riesling-Estate with more than 9 hectares of vineyards, is managed by Christian Hermann. Winegrowing has been a tradition in the Hermann family for several hundred years. The estate was created in 1967 when the renowned estate Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben in Ürzig was divided. In the following years, the vineyards were expanded. The Hermann’s specialize in Riesling grown on steep rock slopes. All of their vineyards grow exclusively on old, ungrafted Riesling vines which deliver the most complex Riesling wines.

Terroir: Ürziger Würzgarten: very red sandstone and slate soils produce wines with exotic, spicy aromas, tropical fruit flavors, and a mesmerizing earthiness.
Erdener Treppchen: Across the Mosel river from the small town of Erden, this vineyards is known for its very steep slope. Treppchen (meaning little staircase in German) refers to the stone steps built into the hillside to help workers reach the vines. The vineyard is on a variety of iron-infused red, grey and clay slate soils.
Erdener Prälat: The iconic terroir of the Mosel. Gray and red slate soils are planted with original root-stock Riesling up to 100 years old, with perfect exposition to the sun.