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This combination gives it an incredible tension that remains long after the sip.","brand":"Weingut Schwedhelm","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":52985111445840,"sku":"VJ0514-2022","price":12.18,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/65035722_2601_ohneJg.png?v=1778244331"},{"product_id":"riesling-wotan-kalkfels","title":"Riesling \u0026quot;Wotan-Kalkfels\u0026quot;","description":"The Wotanfels, an eight-meter-high limestone outcrop at the highest point of the Kreuzberg, is a historically significant cult site amidst the Riesling vines, lending a unique aura to this vineyard in the Zellertal valley. The grapes were pre-selected twice, harvested by hand, and spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks after eight hours of skin contact. The wine aged on the lees until June before being bottled in early July. The Riesling Wotan-Kalkfels displays a powerful, salty-earthy minerality with pronounced acidity and a long finish, but with age it develops increasingly wild, sometimes exotic fruit aromas.","brand":"Weingut Schwedhelm","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":53019233222992,"sku":"VJ0601-2023","price":17.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/65035123_2601_ohneJg.png?v=1779107447"},{"product_id":"chardonnay-zeller-kreuzberg","title":"Chardonnay Zeller Kreuzberg","description":"The Zeller Kreuzberg vineyard lies at an altitude of approximately 240 meters directly on the edge of the village and, with a slope of up to 27%, faces south, allowing for optimal sun exposure and ripening. Limestone with clayey loam characterizes the soils and imparts a cool minerality and a firm, precise structure to the wines. The selectively hand-harvested grapes were gently pressed as whole clusters and spontaneously fermented in 500-liter tonneaux, where the wine matured on the lees until July. The nose reveals a reductive, slightly smoky opening with chalky minerality and subtle yellow fruit, while on the palate, saline freshness, a firm structure, fine herbal notes, and elegant oak influence culminate in a lean, lingering finish.","brand":"Weingut Schwedhelm","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":53019247673680,"sku":"VJ0711-2023","price":16.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/65035023_2601_ohneJg.png?v=1779107999"},{"product_id":"zeller-schwarzer-hergott-riesling","title":"Zeller Schwarzer Hergott Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eNine point eight hectares, south-facing, over 30% slope — the \u003cstrong\u003eZeller Schwarzer Hergott\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Germany\u0026#39;s small but historically deeply rooted Riesling vineyards. Here, the Schwedhelm winery produces a white wine that doesn\u0026#39;t deny its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The vineyard sits atop massive limestone and clay marl. Ancient dry stone walls retain the heat, and a pre-Christian prayer niche marks the centuries-old tradition of winemaking. Schwedhelm hand-harvests the grapes in two selection passes, leaves them on the skins for 18 hours, and allows for spontaneous fermentation—partly in oak barrels, partly in stainless steel tanks. The wine matures on its fine lees until June before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, dark herbal spice, green apple, and citrus peel are evident, with a distinct mineral undertone. On the palate, the acidity is well-integrated without being harsh—vibrant, lively, with a delicate salinity on the finish. Good length and a structure that suggests aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFood:\u003c\/b\u003e Pike-perch with butter and capers, goat cheese, Asian dishes with lemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e now until 2030\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Weingut Schwedhelm","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":53019291812176,"sku":"VJ0761-2023","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/65035323_2601_ohneJg.png?v=1779108479"},{"product_id":"riesling-zeller-kreuzberg","title":"Riesling Zeller Kreuzberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Riesling that shows what limestone and south-facing slopes can do: precise acidity, clear minerality, not an ounce of fat too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eSchwedhelm winery\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivates its vines in the \u003cstrong\u003eZeller Kreuzberg\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard at an altitude of approximately 240 meters – soils of limestone and clay loam, slopes of up to 27%, consistently facing south. This combination ensures slow, even ripening and a restrained minerality that is immediately noticeable in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The wine was vinified with meticulous care: hand-harvested with pre-selection, eight hours of skin contact for texture and depth, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and lees aging until the end of May. No oak, no frills – the focus is on the fruit and the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines bright and clear. The nose reveals nectarine, lemon zest, and a hint of white peach. On the palate, a firm, precisely defined acidity dominates, supported by the limestone minerality – the finish is salty, long, with a slight stone fruit echo. No residual sugar to distract from the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C. Drinkable now, but will easily keep until 2028. Pairs well with grilled pike-perch with herb butter, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, or a mature goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Schwedhelm","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":53019811381584,"sku":"VJ0926-2023","price":14.28,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/65035223_2601_ohneJg.png?v=1779112936"},{"product_id":"weissburgunder-zeller-karlspfad","title":"Weißburgunder Zeller Karlspfad","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinot Blanc needs the right soil — and in Karlspfad it is: limestone with clay and loam components at the foot of the Zeller Berg, a site with historical roots and a noticeable slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Schwedhelm Winery harvests the grapes at peak ripeness, paying particular attention to balanced acidity. What follows is a meticulously crafted winemaking process: 14 hours of skin contact, spontaneous fermentation in large oak barrels, multiple bâtonnage on the lees—and lees aging until the end of June. This time on the lees is what shapes the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the Karlspfad displays a creamy smoothness, kept in motion by a lively acidity. This is complemented by delicate toasty aromas from the oak barrel and a eucalyptus-like spiciness on the finish, which adds depth and length. 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