Bergkloster Rheinischer Landwein Cuvée Weiss Trocken 2022

The Bergkloster estate has been in the family for five generations, now tended by Jason who has been studying winemaking since 2013.. The mountainous vineyards cover around 8 hectares in Westholfen, growing from limestone and clay-marl substrate. Despite the risk, Jason prefers to depend almost entirely on nature during the growing period, harnessing the wind and landscape just as the Roman's once did in the area. Steeper slopes allow the sun to shine directly onto the grapes, resulting in full, fruit-forward wines. Grapes are hand-picked and wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation without fining or filtration. We loved the Cuvée Weiss 2021 and the 2022 might just be even better. Cuvée Weiss is Jason Bergkloster's blend of local white grape varietals Bacchus, Huxelrebe, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc. A mixture of direct press and fermentation with Bacchus, Huxelrebe and Pinot Gris were on the skins for 10 days with stems. They were on the lees for 9 months before bottling. Super zippy and vibrant with fresh acidity and a tingling finish. Bergkloster, Cuvee Weiss 2022 pairs well with rich Chilli Sin Carne and guacamole.