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Schloss Lieser Mosel Riesling Trocken Schiefer 2023

$2999

Schiefer just means slate — the dark rock that soaks up sun all day and hands it back to the vines at night, and the reason the Mosel tastes like nowhere else. This is Schloss Lieser's dry Riesling, picked mainly in the Kestener Paulinshofberg, where the slate lies deeper and lighter, then fermented in stainless steel so nothing gets in the way. Thomas and Ute Haag brought this estate back from near-ruin starting in 1992, and even their everyday dry bottling carries the house signature: sleek, restrained, driven by stony tension rather than weight. If your idea of German Riesling is a sweet wine, open this one and reconsider. Bone-dry, brisk, and dangerously easy to finish.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

90 points

"The 2023 Riesling Schiefer, formerly known as Kabistück, was picked mainly in the Kestener Paulinshofberg, neighboring the Brauneberger Juffer, on lighter, deeper slate soils. Subtle notes of ripe, juicy red-green apple on the nose come with a slight stony verve and crackle. The palate continues in this subtle vein, displaying pure, crunchy, vivid apple fruitiness on a slender, elegant body. This wine shows elegance and slenderness in equal measure." —Anne Krebiehl MW

Wine Spectator

91 points

"Mouthcoating gooseberry, green plum and apple notes show a depth of herbal energy, with a white tea accent flanked by smoke and slate. Shows plush ripeness throughout, which gives a generous feel that's quickly hemmed in by crackling acidity and a bitter kick of quinine on the succulent finish. Drink now through 2032."

More about Schloss Lieser

A once historic estate with 100 acres under its belt, found its way to a slow decline, down to 6 acres until being taken over by Thomas and Ute Haag. They have slowly revived the vineyards, quality and reputation to its former glory, including purchasing and leasing 185 Grosse Lagen or "Grand Cru" sites. They are working on farming everything organically with the help of their two children, Lara and Niklas. winemaking is long and slow and reductive, with spontaneous fermentation, and no fining or filtering, preferring to wait as long as need be for racking to give the purest expression of site.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Riesling

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Off-Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

<p>Variety: Riesling </br>Region: Mosel </br>Vineyard: Kestener Paulinshofberg & Lieserer Schlossberg </br>Soil Type: Weathered blue slate </br>Fermentation & Élevage: Stainless steel</p>

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters, trout with brown butter, sushi, or roast chicken and potatoes.

Tasting Profile

Dry, light-bodied and crisp. Lemon and green apple with a smoky, stony edge and a long, clean finish.

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