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On the nose, full-bodied stone fruit aromas unfold, accompanied by delicate notes of orange peel, pineapple, and lemon zest, as well as a hint of wild herbs. On the palate, this Riesling is intensely fruity, fresh, and crisp. The perfectly integrated, ripe acidity provides a powerful minerality and a great harmony between fruit and acidity. 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On slate soils, which impart their characteristic geological depth to the wine, the vines grow slowly and with concentration under cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a rich golden yellow. The nose offers ripe stone fruit—apricot, peach—along with orange peel, pineapple, and a hint of lemon zest. Wild herbs linger in the background. On the palate, it is intense and powerful, with a crisp, perfectly integrated acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. 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Since Roman Niewodniczanski took over the winery in 2000, the old steep slopes have been systematically restored and organically cultivated. The red slate, after which this wine is named, provides iron-rich, warm soils—a rarity in the cool Saar Valley—which allow for early-ripening grapes with natural residual sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass: pale straw yellow. On the nose, peach, mirabelle plum, and a hint of citrus blossom. On the palate, a lively acidity unfolds, neatly framing the subtle sweetness—no cloying sugariness, but rather a vibrant tension. The finish is salty and mineral, with a length that is surprising for this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature 8–10 °C. Drink now until 2029. 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Consistent organic farming, spontaneous fermentation, and extended lees aging are the estate\u0026#39;s hallmarks—it\u0026#39;s no coincidence that their wines regularly rank among the best Rieslings in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, the Volz GG initially reveals yeasty and spicy aromas with dried herbs and ripe yellow fruits—mirabelle plum, quince—over a deep, earthy, stony minerality. On the palate, its perfect balance makes it surprisingly approachable at first: juicy, almost candied fruit, lively, very fine acidity, and supple tannins that lend it bite and grip. With aeration, the wine noticeably tightens. The finish is long, slightly yeasty, vegetal, and salty-mineral—a hint of dark berries only emerges right at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/b\u003e Decant now or, even better, age for another 3–5 years. Serving temperature 10–12 °C. 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Since 2000, Roman Niewodniczanski has consistently focused the estate on dry single-vineyard wines, meticulously revitalizing the steep slopes and employing minimal intervention in the cellar. The Gottesfuss vineyard – a steep, slate-rich south-facing slope directly above the Saar River – is a \u003cstrong\u003eVDP Grosse Lage®\u003c\/strong\u003e (Grand Cru) vineyard, one of the highest-classified vineyards in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, this vintage from old vines initially displays a spicy, slightly reductive character: citrus peel, white pepper, and herbs, underpinned by a dense minerality reminiscent of freshly broken slate. On the palate, it develops juicy, ripe fruit – red currant, white currant, and a hint of yellow plum – supported by lively acidity and a pronounced saline minerality on the finish. The finish is taut, long, and provides a clear conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Best served between \u003cstrong\u003e10 and 12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e . Drinking window: now until 2032, peaking from 2025. 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Today, Van Volxem cultivates over 80 hectares, many of them on steep slopes with old vines growing on weathered Devonian slate. The Schonfels vineyard lies directly on the Saar River near Wiltingen – a site with long growing seasons that allows the Riesling to reach maximum ripeness while maintaining a high acidity. The Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru) is produced dry and aged in large wooden barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays aromas of white peach and gooseberry, along with floral notes of chamomile and tomato blossom, and a delicate interplay of ginger and white pepper. The acidity is precise and concentrated, supported by a pronounced slate minerality that shapes the long, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drinking window: 2025–2035. Serving temperature 10–12 °C. 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