Stetten Riesling Kabinett "Pfeffer," Karl Haidle - 2017

Name: Stetten Riesling Kabinett "Pfeffer," Karl Haidle
Brand: Karl Haidle
SKU: 43410
Price: 24.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 43410 750mL

This wine is sourced from the Häder and Pülvermacher vineyards. The Riesling was fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts and aged in stainless as well as neutral barrels. The region of Württemberg region of Germany is the least known as post WWII, vintners in the area nearly exclusively sold off to their coop. Today, Moritz Haidle is in charge of the estate that was founded in 1949.

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Color

White

Vintage

2017

Country

Germany

Region

Württemberg

Producer

Karl Haidle

Grape Variety

Riesling

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

Wurttemberg is known primarily for its reds, but when Karl Haidle began making wine in 1949 he was all about Riesling. Today the winery is in the hands of his grandson, Moritz, who is leaving his own distinct imprint. Although he's the 3rd generation and dedicated to organic farming, he's also a graffiti artist and lover of hip hop. It's not surprising that his wines are edgy and electric. His preference is for racy, dry Rieslings but for the "Pfeffer" he leaves a little residual sugar. Don't let that deter you. This is an incredibly well-balanced wine with lean, focused fruit and minerally petrol notes. "Pfeffer" is named for Johann David Pfeffer, a 18th century fiddle player notorious for his pranks, quick wit, and lack of respect for authorities. It's an apt homage from Moritz, a winemaker marching to his own beat.

- ALM

Glossary

Germany

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Riesling

Though the trend is now in the other direction, for many years Riesling was known for producing wines with little alcohol and some residual sugar - too sweet for many modern wine drinkers. Though it's now cultivated worldwide, Riesling is nearly synonymous with German wine, and that country's winemakers have lately begun to produce some very exciting dry versions. They are careful to retain the delightful honeyed, flinty flavors that the best sweet Rieslings have always displayed. Alsace, of...