Sybille Kuntz

Mosel, Germany

ORGANIC - BIODYNAMIC - MINIMAL INTERVENTION

We’re venturing into the new, albeit well-charted German territory with Sybille Kuntz’ range of pristine biodynamic wines. Their introduction to our portfolio is as fortuitous as it was highly anticipated. We are enthralled by the calibre of new age producers like Sybille Kuntz who are shaking up the oh-so -traditional, noble Mosel. So, when presented with the opportunity to sample her remarkable Trockenbeerenauslese, we were awestruck by the breadth and depth her wines offer.

Sybille is one of few German winemakers who’ve mastered their estate and in doing so, captured the Mosel’s essence so vivid- ly. In the space of 30 years, Sybille Kuntz has gained renown and is praised for producing polished Rieslings. In 2011, Sybille and her husband Markus expanded their seminal dry-style Riesling range, to a full-encompassing portfolio of wines that en- capsulate the whole spectrum of traditional German viticulture, from Qualitätswein to Trockenbeerenauslese.

Organic since 1990 and organic certified (“Bio-Weingut”) since 2013, Sybille composes with strictly small yields produced from vines averaging 45 to 80 years of age. The consecrated ground of their Niederberg-Helden vineyard in the town of Lieser, situated in the middle of the Mosel, is at the heart of their production, which has been certified biodynamic since 2016.

This selection is what we feel is the most representative of Sybille Kuntz’ status as a high profile Mosel producer, and the few back vintage releases we have secured are a testament to that.

2022 SYBILLE KUNTZ KABINETT RIESLING TROCKEN – MOSEL, GERMANY

Kabinett forms the basis of the superior Qualitätswein mit Prädikat category, as defined by the German Wine Law. It is produced mainly from old vines grown in the steep vineyards of Pauls Valley, a side valley carved by the River Moselle some thirty-five thousand years ago. Today, it is part of the celebrated single vineyard site Lieser Schlossberg. It is harvested a little later than the Qualitätswein to produce this dry, aromatic and elegant wine. Sybille has propelled herself to the top of Riesling production in the German wine industry. In 2016, Weingut Sybille Kuntz was Demeter certified biodynamic. Pale greenish gold. Intense hazelnuts on the nose. Real richness on the front palate with some lemon flavours and a hint of soapiness. At the moment it’s a very youthful sweet-and-sour mix without those two elements being integrated. Wait! Though it’s admirably persistent. 16++/20 pts. Jancis Robinson, Jancis Robinson

2022 SYBILLE KUNTZ SPATLESE RIESLING TROCKEN – MOSEL, GERMANY

Spätlese (“late harvest”) is, as its designation indicates, picked late, usually at the end of October, in the Niederberg-Helden Einzellage in Lieser. The old vines, planted in the middle of the last century, are partly ungrafted. The grapes benefit from a long ripening period, hence a higher sugar content and aromatic potency at harvest. An archetype of density and expression, this is a truly excellent wine. Composed and well-integrated nose with massive extract and interest. Positively hums with life; you can almost sense bees humming in the wine – metaphorically of course! Pure fruit and real depth. Great weight on the palate despite the relatively low alcohol. Great food wine. Very long indeed. This should last and last. 17/20 pts. Jancis Robinson, Jancis Robinson

2022 SYBILLE KUNTZ RIESLING TROCKEN – MOSEL, GERMANY

The 2022 Sybille Kuntz Riesling Trocken is a pure expression of Mosel terroir, delivering vibrant green apple, lime zest, and white peach aromas alongside flinty minerality. Its crisp, bone-dry palate is driven by racy acidity, with layers of citrus, ripe pear, and saline notes adding depth. A long, refreshing finish lingers with hints of grapefruit pith and wet slate, making it a perfect match for seafood, sushi, and light, citrus-driven dishes.

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Vintage Wine Availability
2017 SYBILLE KUNTZ SPÄTLESE RIESLING TROCKEN SOLD OUT!
2015 SYBILLE KUNTZ SPÄTLESE RIESLING TROCKEN SOLD OUT!
2019 SYBILLE KUNTZ AUSLESE RIESLING FEINHERB SOLD OUT!
2017 SYBILLE KUNTZ AUSLESE RIESLING FEINHERB SOLD OUT!
2015 SYBILLE KUNTZ AUSLESE RIESLING FEINHERB SOLD OUT!
2019 SYBILLE KUNTZ BEERENAUSLESE RIESLING SOLD OUT!