Weiser-Kuenstler 'Enkircher Ellergrub' Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

The 2024 Weiser-Künstler Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling Kabinett is a dazzling showcase of Mosel Riesling from one of the estate’s most treasured sites. With fruit drawn from ungrafted, century-old vines clinging to steep blue slate slopes, this Kabinett combines remarkable precision, energy, and elegance in a wine built for both immediate charm and long-term cellaring.

Product Details:

• Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling
• Vineyard: Ellergrub (1.4 ha farmed by Weiser-Künstler, planted with 100+ year-old ungrafted vines)
• Soil Type: Predominantly blue slate with some grey slate
• Designation: Kabinett
• Alcohol Content: 7.5%
• Residual Sugar: 49 g/L
• Acidity: 10.5 g/L
• Harvest: 82–83° Oechsle, manual, ungrafted vines trained on single poles
• Fermentation: Native yeasts, stainless steel; stopped at fruity-styled residual sugar
• Élevage: Stainless steel, minimal intervention
• Winemakers/ Owners: Alexandra Künstler and Konstantin Weiser

Sensory Description:

The 2024 vintage offers a crystalline nose layered with blackberry, cassis, tangerine, whipped cream, and flinty smoke, accented by fine herbs and subtle spices. On the palate, it is electric yet balanced, with juicy citrus, yellow stone fruit, and a hint of creaminess wrapped around a taut mineral core. The interplay of vibrant acidity and 49 grams of residual sugar yields a delicate sweetness that is perfectly countered by freshness. The finish is long, zesty, and infused with mint, citrus peel, and slate-driven minerality, leaving a lingering impression of elegance and energy.

Winemaker's Background:

Weiser-Künstler, founded by Alexandra Künstler and Konstantin Weiser, has established itself as one of the Mosel’s most respected artisanal estates. From their first acquisition of the Ellergrub parcel, they have dedicated themselves to reviving steep, slate-laden vineyards through meticulous organic farming and traditional methods. Their philosophy emphasizes transparency of terroir, working with ungrafted, old vines and minimal intervention to capture the vibrancy, purity, and minerality that define classic Mosel Riesling.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well-chilled at 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) in Riesling stems. The 2024 Enkircher Ellergrub Kabinett pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired cuisine, freshwater fish, soft goat cheeses, or lightly spiced poultry dishes. Its balance of sweetness and acidity also makes it a versatile partner for both savory and spicy flavors. While delicious now, its true complexity will unfold over the next decade or more.

As the crown jewel of the estate’s Kabinett lineup, this wine offers unmatched intensity and finesse from one of the Mosel’s finest sites. With its kaleidoscopic aromatics, vibrant acidity, and crystalline minerality, this Riesling embodies both immediate pleasure and extraordinary potential for long-term aging.