2024 Stein, Mosel, Palmberg Riesling Kabinett Trocken

The 2024 Stein - Mosel, Palmberg Riesling Kabinett Trocken hails from the Mosel's exceptionally steep, terraced Palmberg vineyard, a "Grand Cru" site renowned for its ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines rooted in blue-gray slate. Producer Ulli Stein, a steadfast champion of dry Mosel wines, employs ecological farming and minimal intervention to transparently express this profound terroir. The challenging 2024 vintage, characterized by smaller yields due to spring frosts and hail, paradoxically yielded grapes of excellent quality, contributing to wines with bright acidity and purity. This Kabinett Trocken showcases a slender and animated profile, reflecting a cooler growing season with vibrant acidity beautifully buffered by delicate citrus and saline mineral notes. Ultimately, this wine is a compelling testament to Stein's dedication to preserving Mosel's traditional steep slopes and the Palmberg's unique ability to yield intensely mineral, authentic Rieslings.