2024 Hofgut Falkenstein, Mosel, Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Kugel Peter, AP #12

Hofgut Falkenstein, under Erich and Johannes Weber, maintains a rigorous, vineyard-first approach, employing near-organic practices and minimal intervention in the Krettnacher Euchariusberg. This traditional philosophy guides winemaking, with whole-bunch pressed Riesling undergoing spontaneous fermentation in fuder, bottled individually as 'Kugel Peter' to highlight specific cask expressions. The Krettnacher Euchariusberg, a revered Saar site defined by its iron-rich gray slate and quartz soils, imbues the wine with a distinct crystalline mineral core. The 2024 Mosel vintage, characterized by a slower ripening period and elevated yet integrated acidity despite historically low yields, contributes a taut, precise structural profile. This Kabinett showcases remarkable inner density and a saline drive, reflecting the inherent tension of its terroir.