Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Kabinett Trocken - Pfalz, Germany
A beautifully focused and classically styled dry Riesling, this Kabinett Trocken from the iconic Saumagen vineyard shows why Koehler-Ruprecht remains one of Germany’s most respected traditional estates. Light on its feet yet intensely mineral, it delivers precision, clarity, and the unmistakable chalky depth that defines Saumagen’s limestone-rich soils.
The nose is bright and elegant, with notes of lime zest, green apple, white peach, and crushed stone, accented by subtle herbal tones. On the palate, it’s taut, zippy, and superbly balanced - light-bodied with crisp acidity, pure fruit, and a long, dry, laser-focused finish. It’s the most immediately drinkable of the Saumagen trio, but still carries impressive structure.
Grape variety: Riesling
Style: Crisp, mineral, classical dry Kabinett
Drink window: Now–2032
Perfect for: Oysters, salads, sushi, lightly spiced dishes, or as a refreshing aperitif
Pure, racy, and wonderfully expressive - Koehler-Ruprecht’s Saumagen Kabinett Trocken is a benchmark example of Pfalz precision and old-vine intensity, all wrapped in an ultra-refreshing style.
Additional notes from the Australian importer:
The grapes are harvested with up to five selective pickings by hand. They're crushed and then macerated between 12 to 24 hours before undergoing spontaneous fermentation. The wines are aged in traditional oval-shaped oak or chestnut barrels ranging from 300 to 2400 litres, with up to nine months on the lees . They are lightly filtered and bottled just before next harvest.
