2021 Weingut Karthauserhof Schieferkristall Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Mosel, Germany

Winemaker Notes

Weingut Reinhold Haart lies only a few meters from the Mosel river, on the romantic,
peaceful Ausonius riverbank. Immediately behind the family’s estate, the Piesporter
Goldtröpfchen vineyard begins its uphill climb, and only a few steps from the winery are the remains of the first and oldest Roman grape pressing house that has been unearthed along the Mosel. The Haart family’s viticultural tradition has been documented since 133

Winter 2021 was overall cold, humid and also lasted a bit longer than in the previous twoyears. Rainfall in Spring was good and peaked in a memorable July, where we had 130% more rain considering the long-term average. The Summer remained relatively cool and pure blue skies were a rarely seen picture. Stats don’t lie: April, May, July and August were all below the long-term-average in terms of temperature! No surprise that the harvest was kicked-off late.

Imagine stumbling upon a winemaking gem that's been quietly crafting liquid magic since the 13th century. That's Karthauserhof for you—winery so special it stands out even in a region brimming with enchanted producers. Their Schieferkristall is a signature bottling that speaks of Karthauserhof's monastic past, whispers of the Ruwer's cool climate, and boldly announces the estate's exciting future. It's bone-dry and packed with minerality—liquid lightning in a bottle.

The Mosel's freshness and mouthwatering elegance are on full display in this wine, with a platinum color in the glass. The nose offers an aromatic celebration of Amalfi lemon, mandarin blossom, white tea, and white pepper spice. The mouthfeel is precise and refined, with crushed limestone mineral notes, persistent acidity, and a lengthy finish.