ZillikenSaarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese 2019

Name: Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese
Brand: Zilliken
SKU: VIN-012641
Price: 346.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 12641

£57.75 inc VAT

£346.50 / case of 6

White Wine from
Mosel, Germany

Country: Germany

Region: Mosel

Type: White Wine

Winery: Zilliken

Alcohol: 8%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Riesling

Grape: 100% Riesling

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Country: Germany

Region: Mosel

Type: White Wine

Winery: Zilliken

Alcohol: 8%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Riesling

Grape: 100% Riesling

Product Notes

Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese is a captivating German wine cherished for its exquisite complexity. With origins in the renowned Saar valley, this extraordinary Riesling presents a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. Exhibiting prominent notes of ripe citrus fruits, apples, and stone fruits, it evolves with undertones of floral and flinty mineral nuances. This rich and intense Auslese also carries hints of honey and spice, leading to a long, invigorating finish. A sublime partner for foie gras and blue cheeses, this wine choses elegance over potency. Zilliken's rendition encapsulates the elegance and finesse of ideal Saar Rieslings.

Tasting Notes

The bouquet is reminiscent of grapefruit, pineapple, orange blossom, and slate. The taste of this Auslese, which finishes with a fine raisin aroma, is very dense, creamy, and tropical. The complexity is balanced by a lively, weightless finish. The wine’s ripe acidity presents itself as invigorating and fresh in order to achieve a radiant brilliance. This Auslese is already enjoyable at a young age but shows its full potential with more maturity (10+ years).

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Mosel area beholds the exceptional Zilliken winery. This historic establishment is famous amongst wine connoisseurs for its spectacular Rieslings that reflect the intricate makeup of the iconic Mosel terroir.

The establishment of the Zilliken winery traces back to 300 years, making it one of the oldest vineyards in the region. It has been in constant family ownership for generations, maintaining the craft and heritage of wine-making that its founders began.

Undeniably, the heart and soul of this vineyard lies results from excellent soil composition and a perfect climate, which together create the optimum conditions for producing top-notch wines. The 11 hectares of vineyards consist mainly of weathered slate soil. The south-facing vineyards, warmed by the sun, give ideal wine-growing conditions resulting in some of the finest wines Germany has to offer. The flagship Saarburger Rausch site stands atop a large bed of grey slate, enabling Zilliken's Rieslings to achieve immerse complexity and character.

The winery employs traditional wine-making methods, valuing hand labour and minimal interference with nature. Each phase of production is oriented towards quality. From a meticulous selective harvest to gentle pressing and slow fermentation in the age-old vaulted cellars, allowing the wines to only the ball up a rich melange of tastes and nuances.

Moreover, the fine wine that Zilliken produces has received many plaudits and awards over the years. These yoga-devotees have gained an devoted following of wine aficionados, also they're widely respected globally.

Ultimately, a visit to the Zilliken winery offers an insight into the timeless craft of winemaking. Through the tours, tastings and events held at the winery, visitors can learn about the intricacies of this age-old process and appreciate the skill, passion and dedication that goes into every bottle. Touring the winery presents a fantastic opportunity to take in the breathtaking views over the vineyards, and perhaps even discover a new found love for the noble Riesling. The experience at Zilliken winery is simply...

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