Weiser-Kuenstler 'Wolfer' Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

2021 Weiser-Künstler Wolfer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett is a radiant and finely balanced expression of Mosel terroir, crafted by one of Germany’s most detail-driven husband-and-wife winemaking duos. This Kabinett offers a striking combination of delicacy, minerality, and tension, making it a standout among modern renditions of classic fruity-styled Riesling.

Product Details:

• Winemakers & Owners: Konstantin Weiser and Alexandra Künstler
• Appellation: Wolfer Sonnenlay
• Varietal: 100% Riesling
• ABV: 7.5%
• Farming: Organic
• Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation
• Aging: Stainless steel
• Style: Fruity Kabinett
• Sweetness: Medium dry

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with a subtle bouquet of cassis, wild herbs, delicate spices, and soft floral notes. With air, layers of ripe yellow fruit, mirabelle, white peach, and melon begin to emerge. On the palate, the wine is ethereal, almost weightless, yet layered with incredibly refined and animating flavors. Its crisp, ripe acidity provides structure and energy, leading to a finish that is both juicy and beautifully bittersweet. The interplay between sweetness, minerality, and fruit is precise and focused, recalling the best fruity-styled Mosel Rieslings of the 1990s.

Winemaker's Background:

Weingut Weiser-Künstler, founded in 2005 by Konstantin Weiser and Alexandra Künstler, is a small, highly respected estate located in Traben-Trarbach along the Middle Mosel. With just under five hectares under vine, they focus exclusively on Riesling grown on steep, slate-rich vineyards such as Wolfer Sonnenlay and Ellergrub. Farmed organically and vinified with a low-intervention philosophy, their wines reflect a commitment to purity, elegance, and age-worthy structure. All fermentations are spontaneous, and aging is done in either stainless steel or traditional Mosel fuder.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well-chilled at 45–48°F in a tulip-shaped white wine glass. This Kabinett is a stellar partner for spicy Thai dishes, citrus-dressed salads, sushi, and lightly aged cheeses. It also shines as an aperitif or as a low-alcohol companion to warm-weather gatherings.

For lovers of Mosel Riesling, this bottling offers everything: classic fruit expression, racy acidity, slate-driven minerality, and impeccable balance. A true homage to the iconic Kabinett style, handcrafted by a duo who have made precision and purity their signature.