Hermannsberg Riesling GG tr Steinberg

The Steinberg is one of the great Riesling sites of the Nahe — and Gut Hermannsberg gets everything out of this sandstone-porphyry soil that makes a Great Growth: depth, tension, longevity.

Gut Hermannsberg is located in Niederhausen on the Nahe River and was once the Prussian State Winery—one of Germany's most historically significant wine estates. Since 2009, it has been privately managed by Katharina and Hermann Eichstädt and has consistently focused on quality. The Rieslings are produced from steep slopes on weathered porphyry and slate, fermented spontaneously, and aged in large wooden barrels.

In the glass, the 2021 Steinberg displays ripe apricot and pineapple, underpinned by lemon thyme and a hint of red currant. The acidity is precise and persistent, not a gram too much—it supports the fruit without dominating. The finish is mineral, almost saline, with a slight tension that promises years of development. Drinking window: 2025–2035.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Dishes: Fried pike-perch with herb butter, scallops, mature Comté cheese
• Occasion: A special evening that deserves a wine with character