Schieferterrassen Riesling Heymann-Löwenstein 2021 MagnumFew producers capture the precision of the Mosel quite like Heymann Lwenstein. Working some of the regions steep, slate rich terraces, the estate is renowned for producing Rieslings of intensity, structure and unmistakable mineral character. The Schieferterrassen cuve is a perfect introduction to their style. Schieferterrassen which translates to "slate terraces" is sourced from multiple high quality, 50 year+ old slate vineyards along the Mosel. This

Gentle effervescence

The wine is made without fining and undergoes only a delicate filtering

After a 15 year hiatus as a negociant he returned to take up his share of the vines

redcurrant

Vines are worked naturally

In the mouth it's dry

As with all Ultramarine wines

The fact that 2012 was the last vintage overseen by Franco before he passed away in 2013 makes this wine special enough

with black plum and blueberry fruit and a warm

mainly Touriga Nacional

Settled 6 miles from the Pacific

the vineyards stretch along south and west facing hills