2018 | August Kesseler | Pinot Noir Berg Schlossberg GG

Magnificent, sublime and very rare. A truly large, ruby-red plant that always does justice to a large plant and lives up to its quality mark. The variety of aromas is gigantic and very extensive: red wild berries, blue wild berries, black cherries, elderberries, blackberries, sour cherries, red pepper, cranberries and the whole thing is wonderfully complemented with a kiss of oak. In order to explore the massive depth, the enormous pressure on the palate, the fine saltiness and in general the full power and potential of this parade Pinot Noir.

Reviews:

• James Suckling: What a great, sour and black-cherry nose this Rheingau pinot noir has, that aroma beautifully complemented by just a kiss of oak. Concentrated and high-structured with tons of fine-grained tannins, this needs some time to give its best. Very long, intense mineral finish that promises a big reward for the patient.

Producer Information

When August Kesseler took over his parents’ establishment, which was founded in 1924, he was only 19 years old. Traditionally, mostly bulk wine was produced and the vineyard area was just over six acres. Today, under August’s guidance, the estate has become one of the flagship producers of the Rheingau area and has also acquired an impressive international reputation. The estate spans 80 acres of vineyards located in some of the best Rheingau sites, such as Assmannshäuser, Höllenberg, Rüdesheim Berg, Schlossberg, Lorchhäuser, Seligmacher, Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen, and many more. They producer 60% Riesling and 40% Pinot Noir and are a member of the VDP and the German Barrique-Forum. Max Himstedt, who joined the team in 1989, is the estate’s head winemaker, who has been pushing forward the production of world-class wines. Simon Batarseh, an ambitious oenologist, has been with the winery since 1993 and is August’s right-hand-man, working on both blending, sales, and exports. Together, August, Max, and Simon will continue to ensure quality wines are produced at the highest level.

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