{"product_id":"2025-buntsandstein-riesling-trocken","title":"2021 Buntsandstein Riesling dry","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOnly a small selection of our wines make it into the \u003cstrong\u003epremium class\u003c\/strong\u003e . We like to call it \u003cstrong\u003ecellar gold\u003c\/strong\u003e . But what makes them so special and what explains the price difference? Let's first have a look at the four Riesling wines that were able to conquer the \u003cstrong\u003epremium title from Graf von Weyher\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuntsandstein\u003c\/strong\u003e Riesling dry is one of our four premium vineyard wines. The sun-drenched south-west location combined with the sandy soil ensures its \u003cstrong\u003eunique taste\u003c\/strong\u003e . Incidentally, the Buntsandstein Riesling has the lowest residual sweetness of our four \u003cstrong\u003evineyard wines\u003c\/strong\u003e (while the Granit Riesling has the highest sweetness at around 9 grams per liter). But if you can taste this difference, you can confidently get certified as \u003cstrong\u003ea gourmet\u003c\/strong\u003e . No, the distinctive taste actually comes through the \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e . And because the wine stays on the natural lees longer than all other varieties, namely for several months. This explains the price difference, but even more important: It ensures a special maturity. In this way it becomes more closely meshed, denser and very harmonious in the sensory system. Sounds unbelievable? Just try. Because a melody cannot be explained in words.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling premium wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRiesling has been grown in Germany for over 600 years (you dare not even think about what it was like before!) and the \u003cstrong\u003ePalatinate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003elargest Riesling growing region in the world,\u003c\/strong\u003e so our specialty if you will. First of all, our premium Riesling is the same vine as the other wines. The grapes are also pressed in the same way. Same alcohol content (13%), all dry. \u003cstrong\u003eSo it's all just a marketing gimmick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003enope Because anyone who is familiar with wine knows that the vine and the processing are just two of the important elements that make a wine: \u003cstrong\u003eTwo\u003c\/strong\u003e other \u003cstrong\u003eimportant factors\u003c\/strong\u003e are the \u003cstrong\u003elocation\u003c\/strong\u003e and yes, you can hardly believe it, the \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e on which the vine grows ! \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling is a grape that adapts very sensitively to its environment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe at Graf von Weyher are quite proud to have four completely different types of rock in our comparatively small area (because that is rare!): \u003cstrong\u003ered sandstone\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003egranite\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003elimestone marl\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eslate\u003c\/strong\u003e . Incidentally, the differences in the rock can be seen with the naked eye. So be sure to come to our winery here in the beautiful Palatinate at the next opportunity and take a guided tour!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut back to the differences: the \u003cstrong\u003evines have to adapt to the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and that has a direct effect on the taste. Buntsandstein eg contains a lot of sand and many minerals, so it stores more water. That's pretty relaxed for the grapevine in dry summers, especially when compared to the hard granite or multi-layered slate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe granite, on the other hand, which incidentally is really rare in Germany, has another advantage: it heats up a lot in direct sunlight and thus stores the natural heat for a longer period of time ... which can be pretty nice for the vine on cold spring nights!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is relatively easy to understand that \u003cstrong\u003ethe location affects the taste\u003c\/strong\u003e : the more sun, the sweeter the wine. Our lime marl and red sandstone slopes face \u003cem\u003esouth-west\u003c\/em\u003e , ie they get ten to eleven hours of sunshine in summer (and the southern Palatinate is one of the sunniest regions in Germany, so there's something going on!). Our slate and granite slopes, on the other hand, face south and bathe in the sun for a maximum of 8 hours in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor our premium wines, we harvest each variant separately and process them with particular care. By the way, you can really taste the differences (and \u003cstrong\u003enot only\u003c\/strong\u003e for real wine connoisseurs!). \u003cstrong\u003eTry it out and find out which is your personal favorite Riesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can find more details about the cellar gold under the respective wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/graf-von-weyher.myshopify.com\/collections\/kalkmergel\" title=\"link_Kalkmergel-Riesling-trocken_Weingut_Graf-von-Weyher\"\u003eLime marl Riesling dry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/graf-von-weyher.myshopify.com\/collections\/granit\" title=\"link_Granit-Riesling-dry_Weingut_Graf-von-Weyher\"\u003eGranite Riesling dry\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"link_Granit-Riesling-dry_Weingut_Graf-von-Weyher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.graf-von-weyher.de\/granit-riesling-trocken-19.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/graf-von-weyher.myshopify.com\/collections\/schiefer\" title=\"link_Schiefer-Riesling-trocken_Weingut_Graf-von-Weyher\"\u003eSlate Riesling dry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wine experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The scent contains aromas of orange candy, Mirabelle plum compote, warm bricks. The palate is robust, medium-weight in body with some phenolics and present tactile minerality. End of substance and dry, very pointed.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"link_falstaff_weinguide_2022_Weingut_Graf-von-Weyher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.falstaff.at\/fileadmin\/Urkunden\/WGDE22\/243.pdf?mc_cid=08066a7ba7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efalstaff wine guide 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Apple, verbena and apricot on the nose, lime zest, some cumin and aniseed. Appears relaxed on the palate, well built stature, mature acidity, balanced and balanced, fine spice and mineral notes lining the back palate. Clear profile.\" \u003cstrong\u003efalstaff wine guide 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Clear, fruity nose with notes of citrus, lime peel, apricot and floral notes. Citrus also opens on the palate, juicy and balanced with mature acidity, compact structure, fine mineral background, elegant and stylish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efalstaff wine guide 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fresh and finely fruity on the nose. Citrus and peach aroma, paired with apricots and floral scent. Strong, still slightly playful, profound with a beautiful, very mineral acidity. Pleasant acidity - residual sweetness plays on the tongue. Compact and complex, with a long, round finish. A wine with many facets...\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Rolf Klein, experienced wine author and former editor-in-chief of the magazine \"Weinwelt\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexcellent vintages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e( \u003cem\u003eAP.Nr. 5073053 4521\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e - excellent wine, among the best wines of the vintage. \u003ca title=\"Falstaff_wineguide_2022_Weingut_Graf_von_Weyher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.falstaff.at\/fileadmin\/Urkunden\/WGDE22\/243.pdf?mc_cid=08066a7ba7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efalstaff wine guide 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e( \u003cem\u003eAPN. 5073053 9920\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e - excellent wine, among the best wines of the vintage. \u003ca title=\"Falstaff_wineguide_2022_Weingut_Graf_von_Weyher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.falstaff.at\/fileadmin\/Urkunden\/WGDE22\/243.pdf?mc_cid=08066a7ba7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efalstaff wine guide 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e( \u003cem\u003eAPN. 5073053 03716\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e - excellent wine, among the best wines of the vintage. \u003ca title=\"falstaff_wine guide_2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.falstaff.de\/fileadmin\/Urkunden\/2019-Weinguide2020-einzelseiten\/13960.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efalstaff wine guide 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2015:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e( \u003cem\u003eAPN. 5073053 03716\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points\u003c\/strong\u003e in the international competition \u003ca title=\"Best_of_Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger.de\/de\/best-of-riesling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Best_of_Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger.de\/de\/best-of-riesling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBest of Riesling\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Best_of_Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger.de\/de\/best-of-riesling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden chamber prize coin\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003ca title=\"state award\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Landespr%C3%A4mierung_f%C3%BCr_Wein_und_Sekt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estate awards for wine and sparkling wine\u003c\/a\u003e awarded by the \u003ca title=\"Award_RLP\" href=\"http:\/\/www.praemierung-rlp.de\/de\/startseite\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Graf von Weyher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57547848876297,"sku":"101-25","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/7888\/0777\/files\/101_Bundsandstein-Riesling-trocken_b76e4b67-1496-4318-9dcf-4e5e88c9eb12.jpg?v=1705530169","url":"https:\/\/graf-von-weyher.de\/en\/products\/2025-buntsandstein-riesling-trocken","provider":"Weingut Graf von Weyher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}