Robert Weil 2023 Estate Riesling Tradition, Rheingau, Germany

The estate-grown Riesling Tradition is a classic rendition of the traditional off-dry style that made the Rheingau famous. It is a cuvée from parcels that neighbor the estate’s top vineyard sites in the villages of Kiedrich and Eltville. A versatile partner at the dinner table, it has an alluring and delicate touch of sweetness paired with tantalizing fruit aromas. It dances on your palate in a perfect pirouette of charm and elegance.

HE 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.