Schloss Groenesteyn
Schloss Groenesteyn produces Riesling from the Rheingau, Germany's most prestigious white wine region. The winery's focus centers on Auslese-level expressions, a late-harvest category that captures the region's signature balance of ripeness and acidity. The Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese, sourced from a vineyard of considerable renown, represents the upper tier of the portfolio. Complementary bottlings—the Kiedricher Wasserrose and Rüdesheimer Bischofsberg, both Riesling Auslese—demonstrate the winery's command of site-specific character across the Rheingau's finest terroirs. Wine Spectator has assessed these releases. Rheingau Rieslings at this level of extraction tend toward mineral precision and stone-fruit intensity, with the sweetness balanced by the grape's natural acidity. These are wines built for aging.
Critics
Wine Spectator