In Stock | Steinmetz Pinot Noir + Syrah & Chenin | “This is masterful winemaking”

Weingut Günther Steinmetz, Braunberg - Middle Mosel

At 17 years old, Stefan Steinmetz was thrust in charge of his family's estate following his father's unexpected passing in 1998. Today, Stefan and his American wife, Sammie, farm 13 hectares in many of the top sites of the Middle Mosel, all with a non-interventionist approach. 

While we often feature his benchmark rieslings, we are pleased to offer two of his underappreciated Pinot Noirs along with two limited bottlings of unique grapes for Mosel, Syrah and Chenin Blanc.  All making a strong case that the site makes the wine.

"This is masterful winemaking. Lovers of Pinot Noir should also remember the Steinmetz name, as these delicate yet resonant wines are compelling renditions of this fascinating grape."
- Anne Krebiehl MW

2022 Gunther Steinmetz Mulheimer Sonnenlay Pinot Noir - 95JS
"Made for the long haul, this pinot is very structured, but also very minerally and spicy. Compact and focused on the firm, medium-bodied palate, it will need some years to unwind and reveal its full depths. Terrific tannic power in the finish, yet it’s also velvety. This gentle giant demands patience. Drinkable now, but best from 2028." - Stuart Pigott

2022 Gunther Steinmetz Dhroner Hofberg Pinot Noir - 96JS
"A Musigny from the Mosel? Almost. This great pinot noir has all the perfume and silkiness that we’ve come to expect from reds from the Hofberg site. Great red fruit, mandarin orange and delicate spice aromas. It glides almost weightlessly over the medium-bodied palate, with deep, tingling minerality. The power is wonderfully underplayed until you get to the almost endless finish. Drink or hold." - Stuart Pigott

2023 Gunther Steinmetz Syrah (Mosel) - NR
2nd Vintage produced, not rated.  Notes on the prior vintage:
"The first vintage of this wine and the first syrah we ever tasted from this region. It establishes the idea that the syrah grape has a new homeland in the Mosel thanks to climate change. The wonderful meaty, peppery and smoky nose pulls you into the medium-bodied palate, where there is an excellent balance of fine tannins. Long, fresh but well-structured finish. Only 300 bottles made." - Stuart Pigott

2024 Gunther Steinmetz Kestener Paulinsberg Chenin Blanc - 93JS
"The interplay of floral honey and ripe peach flavors with herbal freshness and lively acidity makes this an exciting new expression of the Mosel. Wonderfully cool personality on the elegant, medium-bodied palate. Delicate flavors of fresh nuts in the long, subtle finish. Drink or hold." - Stuart Pigott

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