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The Carl Graff estate was founded in 1860 and acquired by P.J. Valckenberg in 1969. Carl Graff estate wines and winery bottlings are made exclusively from Riesling grapes grown in the steep vineyards of the Middle Mosel, Saar and Ruwer valleys. The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region (12.000 ha / 29.000 acres) with its steep south facing slopes and the stony slate soil provides the perfect microclimate for the Riesling grape. The Ürziger Würzgarten (spice garden of Ürzig) with its weathered red volcanic and slate soil produces unique wines with exotic, spicy aromas and mesmerizing earthiness. Vintage 2000 surprised vintners with two faces: ideal weather conditions until the end of June gave hope for an exceptional vintage. A humid second half of the vegetation period rewarded only vintners with a quality-oriented vineyard management and very selective picking of the grapes with excellent wines full of beautiful fruit transparency. Like only few other wines from the Middle Mosel, the Ürziger Würzgarten reflects the unique features of this vineyard site. A delicate spiciness combined with the typical fruity characteristic (peach of blossom) of the Riesling grape and a mouthwatering apple like acidity. |
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