Wein-Erbhof Stein 'Red Light' Spatburgunder Kabinett Trocken, Mosel, Germany

Wild strawberry, tart cherry, rose petal, and crushed slate open with lifted aromatics and striking freshness. 2024 Wein-Erbhof Stein "Red Light" Spätburgunder Kabinett Trocken reflects Ulli Stein’s unconventional vision for Mosel Pinot Noir, combining steep-slope viticulture, restrained extraction, and cool-climate precision into a vivid, low-alcohol red wine. Imported by Vom Boden, a specialist importer known for championing many of Germany and Austria’s most distinctive growers, the wine captures a philosophy grounded in transparency, energy, and site expression.

Product Details:

• Owners: Ulli Stein, Barbara Stein
• Winemaker: Ulli Stein
• Grapes: Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
• Farming: Steep-slope vineyard farming with low-intervention practices
• Vineyard Source: Mosel slate vineyards
• Soil: Blue and gray Devonian slate
• Harvest Method: Hand harvested on steep hillside parcels
• Fermentation: Native yeast fermentation
• Aging: Neutral oak and stainless steel aging
• Filtration: Minimal intervention before bottling
• ABV: 11.5%

Sensory Description:

The wine opens with crunchy red cherry, wild strawberry, blood orange, and rose petal carried by a fine mineral line. The palate is light-bodied yet tensile, with bright acidity shaping layers of raspberry, cranberry, and subtle spice. Slate-driven freshness adds lift and persistence, while delicate tannins and restrained alcohol keep the wine agile, savory, and exceptionally drinkable through the finish.

Winemaker’s Background:

Wein-Erbhof Stein has become one of the Mosel’s defining small estates under the direction of Ulli and Barbara Stein, whose work centers on preserving steep, labor-intensive vineyard sites that many growers abandoned decades ago. Ulli Stein is particularly known for championing old ungrafted vines, spontaneous fermentations, and wines that reject heaviness in favor of transparency and energy. The estate’s unconventional bottlings, including “Red Light,” reflect a philosophy grounded in minimal cellar manipulation and a deep commitment to expressing the distinctive cool-climate character of the Mosel.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled at 12 to 14 degrees Celsius in a Burgundy or universal wine glass to emphasize aromatic lift and mineral freshness. Pair with duck breast, charcuterie, grilled mushrooms, roast chicken, pork schnitzel, or alpine cheeses. The wine’s brightness and low-alcohol profile also make it particularly well suited to casual aperitif service.