Josephshöfer Spätlese, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt - 1989

Name: Josephshöfer Spätlese, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
Brand: Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
SKU: 47128
Price: 79.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 47128 750mL

Josephshöfer is a monopole, owned entirely by the estate, in Graach. This library release Spätlese comes directly from their cellars, and is from a legendary vintage in the Mosel. Off-dry and redolent with petrol, earth, and dried fruit aromas, this has the acidity to stand the test of time. Pair with roasted pork marinated in grape pomace.

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Color

White

Vintage

1989

Country

Germany

Region

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Sub-Region

Mittel-Mosel

Producer

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

Grape Variety

Riesling

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