Herbert Pazen

Mosel Riesling from the Zeltinger Himmelreich vineyard.

Herbert Pazen produces Riesling from the Mosel, Germany's most celebrated cool-climate region. The Mosel's steep slate slopes and temperate conditions create ideal conditions for Riesling, yielding wines of delicate balance and mineral precision. The winery's Zeltinger Himmelreich Spätlese Riesling draws from one of the region's distinguished vineyard sites, where the combination of slate terroir and late-harvest fruit concentration builds complexity and depth. Spätlese-level Rieslings from the Mosel typically show ripe stone fruit, floral aromatics, and the region's signature acidity—a framework that allows these wines to age gracefully. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast have rated Herbert Pazen's offerings, affirming the quality of its approach to this classical German style.