Ulli Stein 'Palmberg' Kabinett Trocken Riesling 2024

Winemaking

Ulli Stein represents a new generation of Mosel winemakers committed to precision and restraint—allowing the vineyard and vintage to speak clearly rather than imposing winemaking technique. Working with Kabinett-classified fruit, Stein has chosen to vinify this bottling as a dry wine, a deliberate stylistic choice that emphasizes minerality and the wine's natural acidity while honoring the fruit's inherent elegance.

Tasting Notes

This is a crystalline expression of cool-climate Riesling: the nose opens with bright citrus and white peach, underscored by a flinty minerality and the faintest whisper of floral perfume. On the palate, the wine moves with precision—green apple and stone fruit flavors take shape over a mineral spine, while vibrant acidity drives the profile forward without aggression. A hint of petrol complexity emerges on the finish, that classic Mosel marker of aging potential and terroir expression, leaving the impression of purity and equilibrium.

Producer

Ulli Stein is a small, focused producer in the Mosel region, part of a broader movement of younger winemakers bringing contemporary sensibilities to traditional German wine regions. The estate prioritizes quality over volume, working with low yields to concentrate flavor and character in each vintage.

Terroir

The Palmberg vineyard sits in the heart of the Mosel Valley, where steep slate slopes and a cool continental climate create the conditions for high-acid, mineral-driven Rieslings. The region's distinctive blue and gray slate soils impart a distinctive flinty character to wines, while the long growing season and dramatic daily temperature swings encourage the development of complex aromatics and balanced ripeness—even at Kabinett classifications, where natural sugar levels remain restrained.

Food Pairings

Try this alongside delicate white fish preparations—a simply prepared halibut with brown butter and lemon will let the wine's mineral edge shine. It's equally at home with soft cheeses like Robiola or fresh goat cheese. For something with a touch more richness, consider pan-seared scallops with a light cream sauce; the wine's acidity cuts through beautifully while the stone fruit complements the sea's sweetness.