{"title":"Schieferkopf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Schieferkopf Vineyards\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_c3eb7bf8-8be3-4acd-b4cb-ebfceec34b70.jpg?v=1624809252\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of \u003cb\u003eSchieferkopf\u003c\/b\u003e is an exciting tale of exploration, born when the globally renowned biodynamic pioneers of the Rhône Valley—the Chapoutier family—turned their sights towards the majestic borderlands of Alsace and Germany. Driven by an obsession with finding the world's most expressive sites, they uncovered an extraordinary cross-border landscape. On the French side in Alsace, their estate is nestled on a remarkably rare patch of ancient blue shale rock, while just across the Rhine in Germany, three pristine vineyards bask on steep granite hillsides. By applying strict organic and \u003cb\u003ebiodynamic winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e principles, they allow these historic, sun-drenched slopes to speak clearly, creating wines of profound character and natural purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese high-altitude, sun-soaked terroirs give the range a beautifully distinct personality defined by intense aromatic energy, crisp refreshment, and a unique, smoky mineral undertone. When you pour a glass of their signature Alsace Riesling, it welcomes you with a vibrant bouquet of fresh lime zest, crunchy green apple, and white peach, layered with an intriguing, subtle touch of petrol and wet stone complexity. On the palate, the wine leaves a remarkably clean, dry, and mouth-watering finish, showing off the intense, linear precision that makes Riesling so celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the range sit the exquisite \u003cb\u003eSchieferkopf Sélection Parcellaire\u003c\/b\u003e releases—highly precise, single-plot expressions that capture the absolute peak of what an individual vineyard can achieve. In our single-bottle collection, you can explore the acclaimed \u003cb\u003eSchieferkopf Alsace Riesling Lieu-dit Fels\u003c\/b\u003e, a stunning white wine that highlights the absolute best of that rare blue shale geology, delivering a svelte, beautifully textured, and laser-focused display of intense citrus fruit and elegant structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional balance of bright, structural acidity and complex fruit flavours makes these wines incredibly versatile companions for food. While these premium single-vineyard selections have the magnificent natural tension to age gracefully in a cellar for a decade, they are absolutely open, expressive, and rewarding to enjoy right now. Open a bottle of Schieferkopf Riesling when you are serving a fresh fillet of pan-seared trout, an aromatic Thai green curry, or a simple platter of creamy goat's cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schieferkopf-baden-riesling-trocken","title":"Schieferkopf Baden Riesling Trocken 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Schieferkopf Baden Riesling Trocken is sourced from vineyards planted on granitic soil with a sandy top soil recognised for the production of Grand Cru wines. This Riesling Trocken is fruity and floral to the nose, citrus, mirabelle and orange blossom all shine through. The palate has a taut, mineral structure, lovely roundness and is fresh with a very long finish. 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Produced under the guidance of famed Rhône winemaker \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003eMichel Chapoutier\u003c\/b\u003e, the wine is a selection parcellaire, meaning the grapes are harvested exclusively from one designated plot of old vines. This unique stony terrain shapes a remarkably focused, deep \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"394\"\u003eAlsace dry white wine\u003c\/b\u003e built entirely around pure fruit clarity and structural elegance. This is a beautifully crisp, lively white wine that hits the palate with brilliant energy. It is packed with bright, direct flavours of fresh lime juice, green apple, and white peach, alongside a distinct, smoky hint of flint. That vibrant citrus core is balanced by a clean, mouth-watering finish that completely refreshes the palate, making it a spectacular partner for a Sunday roast pork belly, simply grilled white fish, or a tangy goat's cheese tart. 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