ST Urbans-hof

Mosel (Germany)

4/5 grapes from Gault Millau
4/5 stars from Eichelmann
5/5 stars from Wein-Plus

Nik Weis, owner of St. Urbanshof, took over the winery in 1997. He and his staff grow 33 hectares (82 acres) of Riesling in some of the finest sites of the Middle-Mosel and Saar. These vineyards demonstrate what has fascinated wine lovers for centuries. In the three “Grand Cru” sites (Leiwener Laurentiuslay, Ockfener Bockstein, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen) and three Village Sites (Wiltinger, Saarfeilser and Mehringer), Nik Weis and his team work year after year towards expressive and characterful wines. Today the winery exports to international markets and enjoys worldwide a great reputation for exceptional Riesling wines.

Nik Weis is a third- generation vintner who, along with his family, runs the St. Urbans-Hof estate. With roots burrowed deep at his winery home he’s traveled the world gathering knowledge of the international wine scene.

In 1997, after graduating winemaking school in Geisenheim, he took over the management of his family’s estate. Subsequently, as president of Leiwen’s Young Winemakers Association, he helped to foster an image reflective of the great wines of his native village.

Nik’s philosophy has been to produce authentically great Mosel wines reflecting terroir and providing pure pleasure.

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Schiefer Riesling 2021

Germany Mosel St. Urbans-Hof_SQ SCHIEFER RIESLING 2021

TASTING NOTE

Subtle notes of spontaneous fermentation mingle with fine slate savouriness on the nose, a hint of yeast alongside classic Riesling fruit. Juicy and balanced, the peach and apricot fruit covers the palate like a cushion, the precise acidity provides movement and balances the ripe fruitiness, finishing on savoury notes with fine slate minerality.

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Bockstein Riesling GG 2021

TASTING NOTE

Falstaff “On the nose, the Bockstein impresses with fine fruit and mineral notes, somewhat floral, peach, white currant, caramel, elegant and promising. Also convincing on the palate in a rather powerful way, classic for the site. Fine spice, lasting – strong!”

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Bockstein Riesling GG 2019

TASTING NOTE

Robert Parker “The 2019 Bockstein GG is pure and stony on the bright and dusty nose the reminds me of the dust you get when you put the gray slate (or greywacke) stones to your nose. Clearly, this is the bouquet of an exceptional terroir. Round and filigreed on the palate, this is an enormously piquant, expressive, pure, finessed and salty Bockstein with a concentrated, piquant and salty finish. Tasted at the domain in September 2020.”

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Bockstein Riesling Kabinett 2021

TASTING NOTE

James Suckling “Effusive nose of spring blossoms, then a blast of white tree fruits and lemony acidity on the sleek and literally brilliant palate, where the driving acidity is beautifully integrated. Impressive energy at the long, jewel-bright finish.”

Wine Spectator “An intriguing, off-dry white that has good complexity, with a bed of slate and flint supporting ripe apple and white peach flavors. Features flashes of tarragon and a searing spine of acidity, which brings firmness and drives length.”

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Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett 2016

Germany Mosel St. Urbans-Hof_SQ Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett 2016

TASTING NOTE

Robert Parker “Nik Weis’s 2016 Goldtröpfchen Kabinett has a fine and slatey but also intensely fruity bouquet. It is still slightly reductive but gorgeous. Lush and piquant on the racy-elegant palate, this is a lovely stimulating, dancing Goldtröpfchen with lingering tension and vibrating mineral freshness. Compact and tensioned, with 8.5% alcohol. Tasted March 2018 from AP 11 17.”

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Saarfeilser Riesling Spätlese 2018

Germany Mosel St. Urbans-Hof_SQ SAARFEILSER RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2021

TASTING NOTE

Spätlese from the Saarfeils are always reserved in their sweetness, but still have a rich fruit aroma that is reminiscent of ripe fruits such as melon or quince. Paired with the fine herbal and floral notes that are due to the unique soil, this Riesling Spätlese reveals the elegance and finesse that is so characteristic of great Saar wines. The high ripeness of the grapes is noticeable, without the wine being overly sweet or even lush. Rather, it is the natural fruit sweetness in combination with the finely chiseled, racy and elegant style and the good acid structure that gives the wine great aging potential.

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Bockstein Riesling Auslese 2018

Germany Mosel St. Urbans-Hof_SQ BOCKSTEIN RIESLING AUSLESE 2018

TASTING NOTE

Falstaff ” Ample fine fruit on the nose, dried apricot, almond, candied tangerine, soft notions of mint. A delicate bouquet. On the palate a lot of juice and suppleness, in addition fine acidity, noticeable sweetness, all in harmony. Citrus fruit with a firm core on the finish. Superb length.”