Robert Weil 2023 Estate Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau, Germany

The estate-grown Riesling Kabinett is made to showcase the traditional, lighter style of Riesling. It is sourced from cooler, higher-elevation parcels adjacent to the estate’s classified single-vineyard sites. But it also includes fruit from pre-selections in the top sites, which gives the wine an extra dimension of fruit and mineral intensity. The Riesling Kabinett is fresh and lively, with lush exotic fruit aromas and a poised balance of bright acidity and lacy natural sweetness.

THE ROBERT WEIL ESTATE: Founded in 1875, Weingut Robert Weil is one of the finest producers in the Rheingau region. Wilhelm Weil, the greatgrandson of the estate’s founder, carries on the uncompromising, quality-oriented vineyard and cellar practices that have been the hallmark of this elite estate for four generations. The Rheingau is a small section of the Rhine River valley, near the city of Mainz. Notable for steep, south-facing slopes in a protected valley along a climate-moderating river, this legendary wine region has the ideal conditions for growing ripe, full-bodied Riesling.

THE 2023 VINTAGE: Weather extremes brought severe heat and dryness in July, followed by heavy rainfall in August. Fortunately, the forest above our Kiedrich Vineyards acted as a crucial water reservoir. Despite budbreak and flowering arriving earlier than expected, both processes proceeded smoothly. Our greatest achievement was preserving grape health during extended hang times, a defining moment for high-quality cool climate wines. The grape quality, flavors, and aromas of the musts and young wines signal a promising vintage. 2023 marks our 35th consecutive year producing the full spectrum of Riesling styles.