Hans Herzog
Riesling 2019 750ml

Esteemed by connoisseurs and rated 94/100 by James Suckling, this dry Riesling showcases the full potential of Germany’s noble grape. Crafted for purity, not sweetness, it’s bone-dry yet rich and complex - no cloying sugar, no sharp acidity, no petrol notes. Just authentic Riesling fruit and terroir.

A wine of power and finesse, it balances vibrant fruit, crispness, and honeyed aromas with striking minerality. Elegant and seductive on the palate, it finishes long and memorable — a true reflection of its origin and the vigneron’s craft.

Vintage 2019

A flawless growing season, coupled with our commitment to low yields, resulted in perfect, healthy berries with a delicate perfume, ripened to perfection. We took a cautious approach, lightly leaf-plucking the grapes to prevent overexposure to sunlight and avoid any petroleum-like characteristics in the wine.

Riesling, hailed as Germany's great noble variety, could arguably be considered the world's finest white grape due to its remarkable longevity and its ability to convey a vineyard's unique character.

Hans' Winemaking Comments

Carefully destemmed and partially crushed, the exquisite berries beckoned for an extended skin maceration, allowing me to extract their mesmerizing flavours. I gently pressed and transferred the juice into one 500-liter French oak puncheon for a natural fermentation to capture its unique terroir and sense of place. Notably, there's no residual sugar left in this wine. Throughout the first six months of its journey, I stirred the fine lees, contributing to its exceptional silkiness, complexity, and depth. The young wine luxuriated in the same barrel for a full year, maturing and evolving into a nectar of immense enjoyment. I deliberately avoided cold stabilization and chose not to fine the wine (vegan), only lightly filtering it to preserve the incredible aromas.