Stein is German for stone, Kabinett is the drier designation of ripeness levels, and Feinherb means the wine is similar to halbtrocken (half-dry). It gets a bit confusing, but the pertinent facts about this Riesling is that the fruit comes from a very old (70-80 year) ungrafted vineyard called Himmelreich (heavenly domain), essentially a “1er Cru.” There are sweet touches of botrytis, honey, and quince paste, but Stein Rieslings are etched with minerals, blue slate, and citrus pith. This is a really special bottle that pairs well with trout, white sausage, cheese, schnitzels, and spaetzle. We also carry Stein Pinot Noir.
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