ZillikenSaarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2018 (Half Bottle)

Product code: 12644
£66.15 inc VAT
Germany
White Wine from
Mosel, Germany
Country
Country: Germany
Region
Region: Mosel
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Zilliken
Alcohol
Alcohol: 8%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling
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Country
Country: Germany
Region
Region: Mosel
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Zilliken
Alcohol
Alcohol: 8%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling

Product Notes

Zilliken's Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a German wine of splendid elegance. Originating from the Mosel region, it boasts an unmistakable amalgamation of ripe apricot, honey, and mineral flavours. Its beautifully balanced sweet nuances are harmoniously intertwined with a captivating acidity. The Goldkapsel distinction signifies superior quality, indicating selective handpicked grapes and extended ripening. The nectar-like sweetness and exceptional depth of this wine create a luxuriously long-lasting finish. It’s perfect for those who appreciate indulgent, vibrant wines that hold complexity and charm from first sniff to final sip.

Tasting Notes

All the intensity and wonder of the Auslese, and then some. Deep, honeyed aromas of dried pineapple and dripping passion fruit are accented with orange blossom and wild mint. Each of the thousand flavors swirls on the dynamic palate, simulating the experience of trying to view a Monet painting from up-close. Yet, the real magic only happens when you step back and take it in as a wonderful, beautiful whole. Despite the lushness, it achieves a wonderful lightness and quiet, timeless beauty.

About the Winery

Zilliken

Zilliken winery, nestled in the heartland of Germany's prestigious Moselle wine region, is a beacon for wine connoisseurs across the world, boasting a rich history that spans over two centuries and is deeply interwoven with the geographical and cultural fabric of the region.

The winery's genesis dates back to 1742. Despite its rich legacy, Zilliken's approach to winemaking is quite the amalgamation of tradition and innovation. Pioneering viticulture methods are seamlessly merged with time-honoured techniques, thus ensuring that each bottle is an embodiment of the vineyards' distinctive character, paired with the quintessential element of finesse.

At the heart of Zilliken winery lies a deep commitment towards environmental sustainability. It's renowned for practicing organic viticulture, with labour-intensive processes in place to cultivate high-quality vines.. Pesticides and chemical fertilisers are also a strict no-no, making each sip of Zilliken's vino an encounter with nature's purest bounty.

Stretching over a vast twenty hectares, Zilliken exclusively cultivates Riesling, the noblest of white wine varieties. The winery's terroir imbues the Riesling grapes with a unique minerality, providing subtle hints of grapefruit and quince. This fine interplay culminates in Zilliken's collection of exceptional wines, ranging from the wildly popular dry and off-dry variants to the much-coveted dessert and sparkling styles.

Although a brief encounter with corporate life, in 2016 Zilliken was purchased by prominent winemaker Roman Niewodniczanski. It continues to enchant wine aficionados today, capturing the soul of Saar and Mosel cultures and delivering it to wine lovers across the globe. It's the liquid protagonist that effortlessly steals the limelight in any tasting experience, transcending the barriers of geography and time.

A visit to Zilliken winery is not just about sampling fine wines, it's about immersing oneself in the history, tradition and ethos of an exceptional wine-growing region. So raise your glasses, it's time to toast to Zilliken and its phenomenal contribution to the wine world.

https://www.zilliken-vdp.de

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