Fritz Haag 2023 Estate Riesling, Mosel, Germany

The Fritz Haag Estate Riesling is harvested from steep, slate-soil vineyards in the winery’s home
village of Brauneberg and in the neighboring village of Mühlheim. It is made in a slightly off-dry
style (called “feinherb” in German) that perfectly balances its fine peach and citrus fruit with the
typically brisk acidity of Riesling grown in this cool-climate region. This makes it a very refreshing
choice to serve as an aperitif, with salty appetizers, or as a partner for lighter vegetable dishes.

THE 2023 VINTAGE: Spring 2023 began with mild temperatures and ample rainfall, which replenished our depleted groundwater reserves.  The much-needed rains of late July, coupled with moderate August temperatures, facilitated gradual grape ripening.  September’s high temperatures during picking required swift yet careful selection by our harvest team. October brought sunny, slightly cooler weather that is ideal for harvesting fine wines from premium vineyard sites. The fruit is highly aromatic with concentrated minerality, and the young wines already showcase finesse, balance, and ripe fruit
flavors with structured acidity.

THE FRITZ HAAG ESTATE: The Fritz Haag estate is a historic family winery that dates back to 1605. The Haag family farms 29 hectares (72.5 acres) of vineyards in the heart of the Mosel Valley. They produce only Riesling, covering the full style spectrum, from dry to lusciously sweet. A intense “slate” character and a pronounced, fruity acidity give the wines their elegant sophistication and their great aging potential. The estate’s graceful, well-defined Rieslings are universally lauded as examples of the
finest wines the Mosel region has to offer