Dr. Hermann, the Riesling-Estate with more than 9 hectares of vineyards, is managed by Christian Hermann. Winegrowing has been a tradition in the Hermann family for several hundred years. The estate was created in 1967 when the renowned estate Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben in Ürzig was divided. In the following years, the vineyards were expanded. The Hermann’s specialize in Riesling grown on steep rock slopes. All of their vineyards grow exclusively on old, ungrafted Riesling vines which deliver the most complex Riesling wines.
H Riesling
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Unirrigated vines planted in the blue and gray slate soils of Erdener Herrenberg, Lösnicher Försterlay, and Kinheimer Hubertuslay vineyards. All stainless steel. Stone fruit, herbal, lively acidity. Average alcohol: 9.5%.
Scores
2021 Wine Advocate 91 - August 2022
Riesling QbA Trocken
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
20 to 40 year old unirrigated vines from two single vineyards: Erdener Herrenberg and Lösnicher Försterlay. Harvested at optimum ripeness with 11.5% alcohol, fermented in 1000L foudre and kept on the lees for four months. Peach, tangerine, mineral. Average alcohol: 11.5%.
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TBA
Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
40 to 80 year old vines are planted on a steep slope of red slate and sandstone. This soil is attributed to the exotic and spicy aromas of wines grown within the Ürziger Würzgarten. Stone fruit, red berry, spicy. Average alcohol: 7.5%.
Scores
2019 Wine Enthusiast 90
2019 Wine Advocate 91
2020 Mosel Fine Wines 92
Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Made exactly the same as Kabinett, but these fines are at least 100 years old with most being 120. Stone fruit, honey, fresh acidity. Average alcohol: 8%.
Scores
TBA
Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Grosses Gewachs Trocken Alte Reben
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
About 100 cases of this ‘great growth’ is made when the vintage allows. A rarity, a collectable. Peach, finesse, acidity. Average alcohol: 11.5%.
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TBA
Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
40 to 80 years old vines are harvested at just the precise time. All stainless steel. Ripe stone fruit, red berries, structure. Average alcohol: 7.5%.
Scores
2019 Wine Advocate 95
Ürziger Würzgarten In der Kranklei Riesling Spätlese Alte Reben GK
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Goldkapsel, or GK, indicates the winemaker’s choice to designate this particular wine incredibly special for this vintage. Figs, mineral, concentrated. Average alcohol: 7.5%.
Scores
TBA
Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett – 6
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
This south and southeast facing slope is known for its mostly blue slate soil, with a touch of red slate and clay. This combination of soil allows for a creamier, elegant wine with pronounced mineral notes. Stainless steel. Ripe citrus, herbal, tannin. Average alcohol: 8.5%.
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TBA
Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Harvested at just the right moment. All stainless steel. Peach, herby, textured. Average alcohol: 8.5%.
Scores
2019 Wine Advocate 96
Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese GK – 23
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Late harvest and kept on the lees for four months in stainless steel. Figgy, stone fruit, concentrated. Average alcohol: 8%.
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TBA
Erdener Treppchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese GK
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
100% botrytis, single berry selection. All stainless steel. Peach, intense, sweet. Average alcohol: 6%.
Scores
2019 Wine Spectator 93
Erdener Herzlei Riesling Spätlese Alte Reben GK
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
This is a super steep blue slate vineyard. These vines are 125+ years old, unirrigated. Herzlei = heart shaped. All stainless steel. Apricot, spicy, long finish. Average alcohol: 7.5%.
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TBA
Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Alte Reben GK
Mosel
Harvest & Vintage Notes
The Prälat vineyard is a mix of blue and red schist that is located between Würzgarten and Treppchen. These vines are 100 to 120 years old planted south facing on an extremely steep slope. All stainless steel. Concentrated peach, slate, lingering finish. Average alcohol: 7%.
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TBA