August Kesseler, The Daily August Riesling VDP Gutswein, 2023

Producer Profile

When August Kesseler took over the company, founded in 1924, from his parents, he was just 19 years old.

At the time a 2.5-hectare large barrel wine business in the Rheingau and he worked hard to achieve an enviable international reputation, which has continued to today. Located in the Pinot Noir heartland of Assmannshäusen, in one of the most prestigious wine growing areas for Riesling - the Rheingau, August Kesseler have some of the best Pinot Noir and Riesling sites that the lower and middle Rheingau have to offer spread over 32.5 hectares.

Viticulture

Sourced only out of top-premium vineyard sites in Rheingau within the sub zones of Hattenheimer Wisselsbrunnen, Erbacher Siegelsberg and Lorcher Schlossberg.

Winemaking

Each parcel is vinified separately. Shortly before bottling the cuvée is assembled, then matured in their double stored cellar dug out of the rock and dating from 1792.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

Tasting Note

A refreshing companion for every day! Easy to enjoy, juicy, fruity and racy with a refreshing acidity this is their “Gutsriesling"!

Food Matching

Fish and seafood, salads, chicken and turkey dishes.