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b a lt h a s a r r e s s Portfolio 0 I 2013 EXPORT »Once in a while wine estates make an unexpected, great leap forward, but seldom has it been as remarkable as that of the traditional wine estate Balthasar Ress.« Stuart Pigott, FAS »Monument of u n c o mp r o m i s i n g q u a l i t y, 96 points.« www.wein-plus.de Balthasar Ress wines are enjoyed in some of the finest restaurants, at extraordinary resorts, and on special occasions in 27 countries worldwide. caviar de Pinot m page 25 contents e dry RHEINGAU / TERROIR .......................................... page 06 VDP. GUTSWEIN [regional wine] ................... page 08 VDP. Gutswein »Von Unserm« And »Von Unserm S« WINES...................................... page 1 0 Christian Ress is a guest on Mr. Küblböck’s talk show wineB ANKers’ table Paul Potts at the wine ball 2012 VDP. ORTSWEIN [village wine] / AUCTION WINE ....................................................... page 12 VDP. ERSTE LAGE [first-class site]............... page 14 VDP. GROSSE LAGE [great site] ..................... page 18 rdz off-dry c with natural, fruity sweetness b lusciously sweet RESSPEKT AND CAVIAR DE PINOT..................... page 24 SPARKLING WINES................................................ page 26 spirits Balthasar Ress’ Porsche VIP shuttle Awards presentation by German wine writers’ association Weinfeder Clemens von Eltz at Casa del Vino in Seoul, Korea m page screw cap KEITUM [SYLT]....................................................... page 28 32 WINE IN TUBES ..................................................... page 30 SPIRITS ................................................................... page 32 MATURE WINES / wineBANK .............................. page 34 VINOTHEK / WEINBAR & VINOTHEK .................. page 36 EVENTS / WINE TASTINGS / WINE HIKES .............. page 38 cork l limited edition WINE ORDER LIST................................................. page 40 FAN MERCHANDISE / GIFT PACKS .................... page 43 CALENDAR OF EVENTS........................................ page 44 Balthasar Ress at Merit Wine Fair Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel May Day kickoff T h e V D P i s t h e w o r l d’s o l d e s t a s s o c i a t i o n o f w i n e e s t a t e s . T h e s k i l l s o f t h e t r a d e h a ve b e e n h a n d e d Weingut Balthasar Ress, a member of the VDP down from generation to generation for a centur y. The »VDP eagle« – a stylized eagle bearing a cluster since 1989, has structured its portfolio based of grapes – guarantees pure wine pleasure. For wines of the highest quality from some of the finest wine on the VDP’s refined, four-tier classification e states in Germany, look for the emblem on the capsule: the VDP eagle and the initials »VDP.« Subject to high standards, pyramid that became effective as of vintage the VDP and its nearly 200 members are a bastion of quality in today’s globalized world, and they oppose anything that 2012. This model distinguishes wines makes wine nondescript and ar tificial. You can rely on the eagle with the cluster of grapes – there’s no better sign of quality. exclusively according to their origin. page 2 page 3 Christian Ress, fifth generation – Stefan Ress, four th generation – Dirk Wür tz, estate manager Origin is what counts Wine is emotional, vibrant, and captivating. Particularly, is as minimal as possible. We seek to preserve, not alter. when it reflects its origin. Our wine is a »native wine.« Fundamentally, we must work as gently as possible. It stands for everything that defines our vineyards in the The way we process our grapes definitely influences the Rheingau. It stands for what we are – the fifth generation finished wine...stress begets stress, from grape to wine. of Rheingau wine-growers. Native wine is a »slow wine.« It needs time to develop, Native wine cannot be contrived; it is conceived – by nature. to discover its personality. This is a process that begins on As such, sustainable and ecologically sound vineyard the vine, with a long time to ripen. As long as it takes for the management is absolutely essential. Our path is unfailing. grapes to reach the perfection of taste. Grape must [juice] Never dogmatic, but always steady. Our goal is to see that needs time to ferment. Particularly, when it is fermented all of our operations are part of a harmonious cycle. We want as naturally as possible. Sometimes, this takes one month; to return to nature everything we reap from nature. We don’t sometimes, two; sometimes, it can take up to a year until the draw up plans; we have ideas. If an idea can’t be realized, must has completely fermented into a dry wine. Young wines then we look for an alternative. We discuss things; we weigh also need time. Longer time on the lees enhances a wine’s the pros and cons; we discard the impracticable; and then, potential to mature, develop power, and age well. It all takes we get on with it. time. Native wine is not just any product. A native wine is always Our goal is a simple one. We want to produce authentic a unique specimen, never the same, and influenced by Rheingau wines. Riesling is our grape variety with the ability different factors every year. Yet, it retains an underlying, to reflect its origin and thus, the authenticity of our wines. identifiable profile, regardless of whether it is vinified in a dry or sweet style. Ultimately, though, Mother Nature has the upper hand – not man. Our task to preserve the quality of the grapes. As such, our intervention in the cellar page 4 Christian Ress page 5 rheingau Terroir Loess / Loam It was one of the most sensational discoveries in the histor y of Quartzite / Slate v iticulture. In the Hessian State Librar y in Wiesbaden »F.A.Z.« editor In many places, the layers of Taunus quartzite acid and contains no calcium carbonate, This soil contains quartz, feldspar, mica, various clay minerals and a lot of are interspersed with slate. Under the the clay supplies sufficient nutrients and calcium carbonate. Iron oxides give the loess its yellow-brown color. The subtropical conditions of the Tertiary Period, trace elements. The soil is quick to warm up friable substrate makes it easy for the roots of the vine to penetrate deep the slate weathered into a fine red earth rich because of the low water content and high into the soil to reach water and nutrients. The most important property of in clay. The gray-brown topsoil also contains solar radiation levels along the slope. The loess is its ability to store vast quantities of water and provide it to the vines. Saar for the administrative district of Trier, which had been considered to weathered loess. These are demanding plants react by reducing the number and size However, this does not prevent air from circulating in the pores. The silty soil be the oldest classification map of the world. conditions for vines. Although the soil is of the grapes. is easy to manage but is also readily washed away. Dr. Daniel Deckers discovered the world’s oldest vineyard map and thus, the ver y first classification of wine ever. Therediscovered map of the Rheingau from 1867 pred ates the 1869 viticultural map of the Mosel and page 6 page 7 VDP. GUTSWEIN Good from the ground up. Gutsweine are interesting and good entry-level wines in the origin-based quality heirarchy of the Balthasar Ress estate. The wines originate from the estate’s holdings within the Rheingau and meet the stringent standards prescribed by the VDP. Rheingau 0101 0102 everyday wine, the Rieslings are appealing with 2012 Riesling feinherb 0103 2012 Riesling Kabinett trocken 0104 2012 Riesling feinherb 0106 ... and even in the category of 2012 Riesling trocken 2011 Cuvée R Rotwein trocken e d e d e 0105 100 cl 100 cl 0105 75 cl 0105 75 cl 75 cl 2012 Pinot Blanc trocken [aged in »barrique«] 2011 Blanc de Blanc trocken [aged in »barrique«] 2010 Blanc de Blanc trocken [aged in »barrique«] e e e 75 cl as of October 2013 75 cl 75 cl A word about screw caps Video their clear-cut and lasting flavors. WeinGuide 2011 page 8 page 9 VDP. GUTSWEIN Our calling card – Balthasar Ress »Von Unserm« The practice of using »Von Unserm« to denote specially selected wines was started by Balthasar «Von Unserm« Rheingau Wines «Von Unserm S« Rheingau Wines »Von Unserm« is a dry wine produced in a traditional manner The »Von Unserm S« wines are premium cuvées available and designed to meet high expectations – it is the »calling in limited quantities. They are made from the estate’s »Alte card« of the estate! Reben« [oldest vines] from grapes that were harvested Ress, who founded the estate bearing his name in 1870. This brand – now in use for more than 140 years – and the high standards it represents are well proven. especially late and very selectively. The Spätburgunder 0201 0202 [Pinot Noir] is sourced exclusively from top sites in e e e 2012 Riesling trocken 75 cl 150 cl 2012 Pinot Noir Rosé trocken 75 cl 0203 2011 Pinot Noir trocken 75 cl Assmannshausen. Exceptional wines for a special occasion! 0204 e 2011 Pinot Noir trocken Gault Millau [2013]: 86 points »very good« 75 cl as of October 2013 0204 2011 Riesling »Alte Reben« trocken W e i n - P l u s . d e : 8 8 poi nts »outs tand i ng«; G aul t Mi l l au [ 2013] : 8 6 p o i n t s »v e r y g o od « 0203 e e 2012 Riesling »Alte Reben« trocken 150 cl 75 cl 0205 e 2008 Pinot Noir trocken 75 cl page page 10 11 VDP. ORTSWEIN / AUCTION WINE Ortsweine originate from a village’s very special and choice sites. Often, this category also includes wines from classified sites. Hattenheimer Rüdesheimer Hattenheim, the home of Weingut Balthasar Ress, is a very Weingut Balthasar Ress has had holdings in Rüdesheim’s special wine village. No fewer than six VDP estates are finest classified sites for decades. Only the sites Berg located here – unique in Germany. Hattenheim’s 211 hectares Schlossberg and Berg Rottland are named on the labels of [521 acres] of vines include world-renowned individual sites. our »Erste Lage« wines. Wines from our other classified The deep, mineral-rich soils have a high water retention first-class sites – Klosterlay, Bischofsberg, and Roseneck – are capacity and lend the wines great vigor and expression – the components for this village cuvée. It is a great introduction in addition to a typical, racy Rheingau acidity. to the fascinating world of the mineral-rich wines of Rüdesheim, an appellation appreciated the world over. 0301 2012 Riesling feinherb d 0302 2012 Riesling trocken 0302 2011 Riesling trocken 75 cl e e 75 cl 75 cl This year’s auction wine For centuries, the Rüdesheimer Berg – with its outstanding sites ripened grapes for this exceptional wine. It was fermented without Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck, and Berg Rottland – has brought the addition of cultured yeasts in traditional, 300-liter seasoned oak forth world-renowned wines. In 2012, for the first time, Weingut casks. Only 60 magnums were bottled, 48 of which will be offered Balthasar Ress produced a very special wine from this very special at auction. steep hillside: »R.« The »R« stands not only for Rüdesheim, but also the Rottland site. We own several parcels in this site, which were not classified as »first growth« parcels in 1999, but due to climate change, would certainly qualify for this status today. Here, on 6 November 2012, we harvested perfectly healthy and fully l 0303 2012 Rüdesheim Riesling »R« trocken e 150 cl page page 12 13 VDP. ERSTE LAGE Schloss Reichartshausen – sole ownership The vineyards bearing the appellation Schloss Reichartshausen, We use Erste Lage to denote a wine from classified single vineyard that unmistakably reflects listed in the vineyard register as an independent district, have been solely owned by Balthasar Ress since the 1970s. From the early 12th century to the early 19th century it belonged to Kloster the influence of its microclimate and soil structure, Eberbach and was one of the monastery’s important outlying and shows especially high quality potential. Wines properties. In carrying on the great tradition of Kloster Eberbach, from these first-class are on a par with the finest international growths. Our Erste Lage wines pay Balthasar Ress cultivates only Riesling vines here. The sandy soils bring forth very racy wines with a pronounced acidity. The vineyards are relatively flat; some lie adjacent to the Rhine. homage to our soils and microclimates...our home. Our goal is to produce these wines as authentically Hattenheim Schützenhaus as possible. As such, we do not embrace West of the village, directly above the Pfaffenberg, the site oenological innovations and practices, nor do we use cultured yeasts. rises in altitude from 100 meters/328 feet above sea level 0404 0405 0406 [slightly sloping] to about 150 meters/492 feet. The site is d c c 2012 Riesling Kabinett feinherb 2012 Riesling Spätlese 75 cl 75 cl 2009 Riesling Spätlese 75 cl as of May 2013 relatively long and slopes toward the west, thereby protecting it [in German, »schützen« from cold easterly winds. The name probably derives from a vineyard hut [»Haus«] that afforded the vineyard »keepers« who watched over the vineyards prior to the harvest a shelter during inclement weather. Wine Spectator [10/2010]: 90 points »Reserved and steely, showing peach, apple, stone and white pepper aromas and flavors. Firmly structured and light-weight, yet wellproportioned, ripe and long.« The vineyard »guards« used blank cartridge pistols to ward off starlings from munching on the tasty sweet grapes. 0407 c 2012 Riesling Kabinett 75 cl as of May 2013 Market release as of 1 May after the harvest, as prescribed by VDP guidelines. page page 14 15 VDP. Erste Lage Hattenheim Engelmannsberg The name Engelmannsberg derives from »Edelknecht Engilmann« of Hattenheim, a knight who deeded his wine estates to Kloster Eberbach in 1321. The soil consists primarily of loess, loam, and Tertiary marl. The Engelmannsberg wines are marked by an interplay of vigor, elegance, and fine herbal Lease a vine – Hattenheim Engelmannsberg As a special gift, Balthasar Ress leases spice. 30124 for a term of 3 years individu al Riesling vines in the Rheingau 30118 for a term of 5 years site Hattenheimer Engelmannsberg. Three-, 30051 for a term of 10 years five-, ten- and 25-year leases are available. 30052 for a term of25 years Each grapevine that is leased is identified 0501 e 2012 Riesling trocken 75 cl by an engraved tag bearing the new as of September 2013 owner’s name, and the new owner has the right to visit the vineyard at any time to 0501 e 2011 Riesling trocken monitor the development and care of his/ her grapevine, and can also take par t in 75 cl the grape har vest in autumn. Naturally, all Wein-Plus.de: 86 points »outstanding«; Wine Spectator [4/2012]: 90 points 0503 b e e 2003 Riesling Auslese 0502 2002 Riesling 0502 2001 Riesling who receive such a gift are also entitled to a share of the har vest annually, in 75 cl the form of a bottle of wine made from 75 cl 75 cl grapes grown in this vineyard. All owners receive a voucher that can be redeemed at our Vinothek during its regular hours or we’ll be happy to send you the Eiswein l l 0504 b b 2004 Riesling Eiswein bottle [however, we must invoice you for 37,5 cl 75 cl postage] . Vine owners also receive a deed 37,5 cl 75 cl rights to which owners are entitled. 0504 1998 Riesling Eiswein W i n e S p e c t a t o r [ 2 / 2 0 0 0 ] : 9 3 p o i n t s » I nte n se , th is e iswe in engages you with its sweet-sour dialogue and flavors o f a p r i c o t a n d g r i l l e d n u t s . W e l l b a l a n c e d , w i t h a lingering note of honey.« that documents ownership as well as the Video Market release as of 1 September after the harvest, as prescribed by VDP guidelines. TV reportage on the 2012 harvest with vine owners O rder a vine online at www.balthasar-ress.de/en/lease-vine page page 16 17 vdp. GroSSe Lage Grosse Lage designates the very best vineyards of Germany, within which the finest parcels have been narrowly demarcated. Hattenheim Nussbrunnen With their site-specific characteristics, these The Nussbrunnen vineyard in Hattenheim has a south-southeastern exposure. The name derives from a wines are particularly expressive and have »Brunnen,« or spring, that was surrounded by nut trees. exceptional aging potential. They are planted The source of the spring is still visible today. It borders the site with the region’s traditional varieties best Wisselbrunnen and lies 87 meters/285 feet above sea level, suited to a particular site. Grosses Gewächs well protected from cold northerly winds. Due to impermeable layers within the site’s deep loess soils, the water supply [GG] denotes a top-quality dry wine from a is lateral and even in dry years always sufficient for GROSSE LAGE a good water balance. 0510 e 2012 Riesling GG 75 cl as of September 2013 e 0510 2010 Riesling trocken Wine Spectator [4/2012]: 91 points 75 cl Video Eiswein l Spätlesen 0511 2011 Riesling Spätlese c 75 cl c 37,5 cl 75 cl Gault Millau [2011]: 90 points 0511 2006 Riesling Spätlese 0512 Erbach Marcobrunn The origin of the site’s name is open to theory. On the one Marcobrunn lies between Erbach and Hattenheim on a hand, Wisselbrunnen could derive from »Wiesel,« i.e., weasel, south-facing slope. The name refers to a »Brunnen,« Gault Millau [2011]: 90 points; Wine Spectator: 92 points; or »Wiese,« meaning meadow. Others see an affinity with or spring, on the border between the two towns. In 1810, 13th CANBERRA International Riesling Challenge: bronze the Latin »fistula,« or pipe[s], in reference to the »Brunnen,« when the people of Erbach erected a decorative, classicistic or spring, located there. The vineyard lies 100 meters/328 frame over the spring, they inscribed »Marcobrunnen of feet above sea level and faces south-southwest, an optimal Erbach« on its cornice. The people of Hattenheim were not position for absorbing solar radiation. Wisselbrunnen’s amused and countered with a saying about the rights to light,Tertiary marl soils have a good water balance so that the Marcobrunn: For Erbach, the water; for Hattenheim, the even in very dry years, grapes can ripen extremely well. wine. The soils are medium deep and marked by mica-veined b 2009 Riesling Auslese b 2007 Riesling Auslese Wine Spectator: 90 points 0512 2006 Riesling Auslese b 37,5 cl 75 cl 37,5 cl 75 cl 37,5 cl 75 cl International Wine Challenge: silver medal 0512 2005 Riesling Auslese b 37,5 cl 75 cl Tertiary marl. The water suppy is partially lateral. Beerenauslesen l l b 05132006 Riesling Beerenauslese Wine Spectator: 89 points 0513 2003 Riesling Beerenauslese TV repor tage on the Eiswein har vest in 2012 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen Auslesen 0512 b 05142012 Riesling 37,5 cl 75 cl Eiswein as of September 2013 b 37,5 cl 75 cl m 0520 e 2012 Riesling GG 75 cl as of September 2013 0530 b 2006 Riesling 75 cl Auslese 37,5 cl 75 cl Win e S pe c ta tor [we b/ 2005]: 92 poin ts » A ttr a c tive , with c in n a m on , h on e y, pe a r a n d a pr ic ot n ote s th a t a r e f r e sh a n d vibr a n t.« Market release as of 1 September after the harvest, as prescribed by VDP guidelines. page page 18 19 vdp. GroSSe Lage Brunnenkiste Weingut Balthasar Ress has had holdings in the worldrenowned »Brunnen,« or spring, sites Nussbrunnen and Wisselbrunnen for decades, and in recent years, we’ve also had a small parcel of the Marcobrunn site. In 2012, for the first time, we succeeded in producing three dry wines from these estates. Three wines that couldn’t differ more from one another and quite clearly reflect their origin. Enjoy a journey of discovery with our »Brunnenkiste« that contains wines from three of Germany’s most famous vineyard sites. The 2012 Marcobrunn Riesling trocken is available exclusively in this special wooden case. n l Six-bottle »Brunnenkiste« 1029Brunnenkiste as of September 2013 2012 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen 2 x 75 cl Riesling GG e e e 2012 Erbach Marcobrunn Riesling trocken 2 x 75 cl 2012 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen 2 x 75 cl Riesling GG Limited to 250 numbered wooden cases. Market release as of 1 September after the harvest, as prescribed by VDP guidelines. page page 20 21 VDP. GroSSe Lage Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Berg Rottland is a steep site with a slope of 33%. It is situated on the western edge of town, near the Rhine shoals known as the »Binger Loch.« The soils are quite stony, and vary within the site: slate, quartzite and gravel, partially covered with loess. 0540 e 2012 Riesling GG 75 cl Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Assmannshausen Höllenberg With an incline of 70%, Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg is the Thanks to their microclimate and geological structure, the steepest vineyard in the Rheingau. Its name derives from the vineyards of Assmannshausen are particularly well-suited Ehrenfels castle ruins. The vineyards on the »Rüdesheimer for cultivating Spätburgunder in the Rheingau. Among them, Berg« – the steep slopes adjacent to Rüdesheim – particularly Höllenberg is regarded as the leading site. The Balthasar Ress the protected Berg Schlossberg site, benefit from intense wines from this site are aged exclusively in barrique casks. solar radiation. The slate and Taunus quartzite soils absorb e heat during the day and gently release it during the night. 0540 2011 Riesling trocken Gault Millau: 90 points »excellent«; Wein-Plus.de: 96 points 0540 2010 Riesling trocken Wein-Plus.de: 87+ points »outstanding« e 75 cl 75 cl 0550 e 2012 Riesling GG 75 cl Spätlesen 0541 0541 2005 Riesling Spätlese 2002 Riesling Spätlese c c 0560 75 cl 75 cl 0560 e 0550 2001 Riesling trocken Wein-Plus.de: 93 points »outstanding« 2011 Spätburgunder trocken [aged in »barrique«] 2008 Spätburgunder trocken [aged in »barrique«] e e 75 cl 75 cl 75 cl Auslesen 0542 b 2009 Riesling Auslese Wein-Plus.de: 82 points »very good« 0542 2006 Riesling Auslese b 75 cl 37,5 cl 75 cl Trockenbeerenauslesen l Video b 0543 2004 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese International Wine Challenge [2006]: silver medal for the 2004 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling TBA; Wine Spectator [4/2012]: 93 points 37,5 cl Har vest of the 2009 TBA in the Rüdesheimer Berg site Market release as of 1 September after the harvest, as prescribed by VDP guidelines. page page 22 23 RESSPEKT AND CAVIAR DE PINOT During the opening celebration of the wineBANK on 5 December 2009, sommelier Kai Schattner sampled the wine in the cellar and was amazed. He spontaneously cried »respect.« From that moment on, everyone on hand immediately knew that this superb cuvée was destined to be a winner. An idea was born for a strictly limited premium wine that is dry in style – a wine that would set a standard in its league. It would be named RESSpekt! RESSpekt Caviar de Pinot Grapes grown in the finest and steepest parcels of the »Caviar de Pinot« is an exceptional wine in every respect. Rüdesheimer Berg were very selectively harvested for this The grapes for this wine are from our site Hattenheimer wine. A wine like this calls for top-quality grapes, as well as Hassel. Yields were extremely slow – just under 30 hl/ha. In the courage to take a risk and have trust in nature. mid-October, we harvested perfectly ripened grapes and After lengthy skin contact, the must underwent spontaneous stemmed them very gently by hand. Afterward, the grapes fermentation – seldom practiced today – and fermentation were crushed by foot as in earlier times [by the master was simply left to run its course naturally. The young wine sommelier Liora Levi, among others]. Master sommelier was left on the fine lees for a considerable amount of time. Hendrik Thoma coined the phrase »caviar de Pinot.« He saw Clarification and fining were kept to a minimum. the photo of the hand-stemmed grapes on Facebook and For this reason, RESSpekt must always be stored at a cool wrote: »Fantastic! It looks like caviar.« temperature. l l 0601 0601 e m 2012 Riesling 75 cl trocken 150 cl 1.200 cl as of September 2013 e 2011 Riesling trocken 0602 e 2012 Pinot Noir trocken 75 cl as of March 2014 75 cl 150 cl Video TV repor tage [RTL] about the sinking of RESSpekt Liora Levi – Nordic and Nor wegian sommelier champion page page 24 25 SPARKLING WINES All Balthasar Ress sparkling wines are produced according to the méthode champenoise or traditional method [fermented in this bottle]. We entr ust our cuvées to the esteemed sparkling wine specialists Solter, in Rüdesheim, to produce our sparkling wines. Carefully selected wines made from healthy grapes Rheingau Riesling are used to produce Balthasar Ress Sekt [sparkling 0702 2011 Riesling Sekt extra dry wine]. Every cuvée is from one vintage and one grape variety. As such, each Sekt has a very 0703 »Von Unserm« – The Rheingau Riesling Sekt d e The cuvée for »Von Unserm« Sekt is composed of Riesling wines from selectively harvested grapes. These are top- 75 cl quality sparkling wines that have been aged on the lees for 2011 Riesling 75 cl Sekt brut 15 months. A Nussbrunnen Beerenauslese is used for the dosage of our Sekt brut. individual character and guarantees a sparkling pleasure. l 0705 0704 e e 2011 Riesling Sekt zero dosage 2011 Riesling Sekt brut 75 cl as of September 2013 75 cl page page 26 27 GERMANY’S NORTHERNMOST V I N E YA R D S Y LT KEITUM [SYLT] Germany’s northernmost vineyard lies 10 meters [ca. 33 ft.] above sea level in close proximity to the Wadden Sea on the outskirts of Keitum on Sylt, an island in the North Sea. In 2009, the Agricultural Ministry of Schleswig-Holstein awarded Weingut Balthasar Ress a contract to cultivate a 0.3-ha [0.7-acre] piece of property on the island. German wine The small vineyard in Keitum/Sylt lies in a hollow and is sheltered on three sides by plant growth that guarantees optimal wind protection. The microclimate, with its high number of sun hours [1,714 on Sylt compared with 1,587 in the Rheingau], bodes well for cultivating the early ripening varieties Solaris and Rivaner. l 0603 e 2013 »55° Nord« 75 cl trocken as of summer 2014 Video National [TV ] news: planting vines on Sylt page page 28 29 WINE IN TUBES Elegant glass tubes with a high-quality design lend top wines an exclusive touch and make wine tastings something quite special – even for wine professionals. Patented in France, the awardwinning tubes were orginally designed to help wine-growers send samples as easily as possible. Bottling wine in small quantities – such as this 10 cl format [3.4 oz] – opens up unprecedented opportunities for discovering the world of very fine wines. Even the most expensive premium wines can be sampled by the glass by virtually everyone. Whether at home or at an event, in a restaurant or in a wine shop, »wine in tubes« offers a completely new means of enjoying and/or presenting wine. tubes Gift box 07140 2005 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese A high-quality box with a magnetic closure, filled with a set of b b b three wine tubes, is quite an exquisite gift. In addition to one 10 cl 99138 2003 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Beerenauslese 10 cl 02108 2002 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 10 cl tube of each of the three wines, the box includes an elegant insert with all kinds of background information on these superb wines [in English and in German]. 3301243-tube gift box with one tube each of the wines listed on the left 330123Stainless steel stand for a stylish presentation of 6 tubes … Very exclusive – … Such a little tube is ingenious. Riesling in tubes … Finally a way to enjoy the high end of winemaking every now and then. Great for all who want to indulge in only one If guests are on hand, each receives a portion. No guests? Then enjoy your little tube as a cozy twosome. glass, but then, only the finest.« Above all, when it’s filled with a wine like this Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland TBA from Ress.« Essen und Trinken July 2012 Wein und Markt July 2012 page page 30 31 SPIRITS Consistently high standards of performance and reliability have been the hallmarks of the estate since Balthasar Ress founded it in 1870. Naturally, these high expectations, which are clearly reflected in the high quality of Balthasar Ress wines, also apply to the Balthasar Ress brandies and the materials from which they are made – the finest grapes and pomace. The estate depends exclusively on renowned, experienced distillers to produce its brandies. With skill, knowledge, and sensitivity they create the choice distillates of Balthasar Ress. Tresterbrand from Pinot Noir Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P. from Pinot Noir – aged for 10 years A golden, honey-colored pomace brandy. Aromas of vanilla A dark amber-colored wine brandy. Wonderfully complex and orange peel with delicate nuances of herbs and roasted nose that unites powerful aromas, such as cedar and mocha, almonds. Powerful and masculine on the palate. A long finish with the fresh, fruity accents of vanilla that are reminiscent of underpinned by a subtle sweetness. orange peel and currants. Concentrated and intense on the palate with a lively play of acidity. A creamy, long finish with a warming, delicate fruit note. Masterpieces of distillation p Spirituosen 0804 Tresterbrand from Pinot Noir 42 % 50 cl 0802 Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P. from Pinot Noir 38 % 50 cl 0801 Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P. from Riesling 38 % 50 cl 0803Alter Weinbrand XO from Riesling 38 % 50 cl Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P. from Riesling – aged for 10 years An amber-colored wine brandy. Redolent of almond and pistachio mingled with delicate scents of coffee, hazelnut, caramel, and nougat. On the palate, smooth, filigree, and extremely creamy; a fine acidity; and a whiff of orange. Smoky finish with a hint of vanilla. Alter Weinbrand XO from Riesling – aged for 20 years A dark amber-colored wine brandy. Concentrated fragrance of dark chocolate, a hint of rosemary, fine vanilla, and tonka bean. Extremely rich in flavor, reminiscent of ripe fruit. An elegant finish with an aftertaste of vanilla, dried orange, and tonka bean. page page 32 33 MATURE WINES / winebank l 0511 2003 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Spätlese Wine Spectator: 89 points 0503 2003 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Auslese Wine Spectator: 89 points 0544 0543 0501 0521 0504 0570 c 37,5 cl b 75 cl 2003 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Beerenauslese 37,5 cl 75 cl 2003 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Trockenbeerenauslese 37,5 cl 75 cl 1998 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Spätlese halbtrocken 75 cl 75 cl 37,5 cl 75 cl b b 1998 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen Spätlese d c b c 1998 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Eiswein 1988 Hochheimer Domdechaney Spätlese We reassessed the true foundations of Weingut Balthasar Ress, founded in 1870. On 5 December In 223 compar tments of var ying sizes, 2009, beneath the estate’s traditional manor, the ranging from 35 to 332 bottles, and three wineBANK opened – a wine cellar accessible 24/7 separate walk-in cellars for up to via chipcard, which is a perfect place to store and taste wine. Unique in Germany, it sparks enthusiasm among wine lovers and 75 cl design aficionados alike. 5,500 bottl es, wine enthusiasts can store their wines under optimal conditions in the estate’s vaulted cellars. Here, they can also taste them with friends or business par tners spontaneously, day or night. A fully equipped If interested in rarities, please request our complete list. tasting area with all the accessories needed, modern furnishings, atmospheric lighting without UV emissions, and soft music turn a mere storage facility into a luxurious private wine bar. To find an available compartment, please see www.weinbank.de/mieten and reserve your space directly online. Those who drink wines with aging potential too soon often miss out on a wine’s many fine aromas. Riesling wines, in par ticular, often need years to reach their optimal drinking age. »... a n exemplary contribution to wine culture « Meininger Verlag Video «Making of« der wineBANK page page 34 35 Vinothek / Weinbar & Vinothek Vinothek im Rheingarten Weinbar & Vinothek – Wiesbaden Rheinallee 50 – 65347 Hattenheim Downtown Wiesbaden has yet another attraction: the Opening hours M o – Fr Balthasar Ress wine bar and wine shop on Mauergasse. 08:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sa + Su 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Six days of the week, you can sample and purchase or order [at ex cellar prices] all the Ress wines and a few selected wines from friends’ estates, as well as enjoy diverse little delicacies in our flagship store Balthasar. Here, too, we feel the origin of the products – special cheeses and aged hams – is of great importance. They are all, without exception, Vinothek – Hattenheim handcrafted and high-quality products. Furthermore, you Nearly all of our wines can be sampled [with no obligation] in can expect theme evenings and tastings, high-class wine the Balthasar Ress Vinothek in the new winery building of the accessories, and distinctive wine- and brandy-based drinks. estate. In addition to wine, the shop also sells tasteful, V in ot h e k im Rheingarten – Hattenheim We i nb a r & V i no t h e k – Wiesbaden wine-related accessories and gifts. You can also lease a vine In addition to its 140-year-old viticultural history, the Ress or reserve a compartment in the wineBANK at the shop. family has had considerable experience in the restaurant Our staff will be happy to be of assistance. trade. The history of the wine estate began with Hotel Ress in Hattenheim, better known today as Kronenschlösschen. At the same time, the Ress family operated the renowned beer and wine restaurant “Mutter Engel” in Wiesbaden back in the 19th and 20th centuries. With their new enterprise, they’ve come full circle. Tradition and innovation, wine and gastronomy – the new Balthasar Ress Weinbar & Vinothek embodies pleasure, authenticity, and lifestyle in a most enjoyable manner. Weinbar & Vinothek Mauergasse 10 – 65183 Wiesbaden Opening hours M o – Th 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fr + Sa 10:00 a.m. to midnight page page 36 37 EVENTS / WINE TASTINGS / WINE HIKES Events Video Looking for a location for your event? The Balthasar Ress manor provides an exceptional setting for all kinds of events [for up to 300 people]. Or a special incentive? Rheingau Gourmet Festival 2008: welcome party at the Balthasar Ress manor www.balthasar-ress.de/en/event-location Our events office is located in the Weinbar & Vinothek – Mauergasse 10 – 65183 Wiesbaden Telephone: +49 [0]6723.91950 Wine tastings A wine tasting prior to dinner or as a culinary highlight to our wines. Whether it’s a traditional wine tasting in the historical accompany dinner is not only a pleasure for gourmets. vaulted cellar of the manor or in the course of a tour through High-caliber Balthasar Ress wines from different vineyards, our modern winery facilities, where we process our grapes and grape varieties, and vintages are not simply poured...you and grape musts with the aid of state-of-the-art technology. Every your guests receive all kinds of background information during tasting is tailor-made to suit your wishes...and is an exclusive the tasting. We offer you numerous opportunities to sample event for you and your guests. Wine hikes There’s no better place to learn about viticulture than Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen. At one or more stations en in the vineyard itself with a glass of wine in hand. After a route, guests can sample wines from the vineyards they’ve sparkling wine reception at the manor, your guests will visited. In the course of the tour, a number of Rheingau embark on an informative and entertaining tour of the landmarks can be seen in the distance: the Steinberg vineyards of Hattenheim. Depending on the tour, we’ll vineyard of Kloster Eberbach, Schloss Johannisberg, hike through the estate’s various classified sites, such the Niederwald Monument with the statue of Germania, and as Hattenheimer Schützenhaus or the world-renowned one of the region’s highest hills near Hallgarten. page page 38 39 WINE ORDER LIST per Fax: +49 [0]6723 9195-91 Customer no. [if available] Company City | postal [zip] code Name Telephone | fax Street address E-mail VDP. GUTSWEIN page 08 0101 2012 Rheingau Riesling trocken 100 cl 0102 2012 Rheingau Riesling feinherb 100 cl 0103 2012 Rheingau Riesling Kabinett trocken 75 cl 0104 2012 Rheingau Riesling feinherb 75 cl 0106 2011 Cuvée R Rotwein trocken 75 cl 0105 2012 Rheingau Pinot Blanc trocken 75 cl 0105 2011 Rheingau Blanc de Blanc trocken 75 cl 0105 2010 Rheingau Blanc de Blanc trocken 75 cl VDP. GUTSWEIN »Von Unserm« page 10 0201 2012 »Von Unserm« Riesling trocken 75 cl 0201 2012 »Von Unserm« Riesling trocken 150 cl 0202 2012 »Von Unserm« Pinot Noir Rosé trocken 0203 2011 »Von Unserm« Pinot Noir trocken 75 cl 75 cl 0203 2011 »Von Unserm« Pinot Noir trocken 150 cl 0204 2012 »Von Unserm-S« Riesling »Alte Rebe« trocken 75 cl 0204 2011 »Von Unserm-S« Riesling »Alte Rebe« trocken 75 cl 0205 2008 »Von Unserm-S« Pinot Noir trocken75 cl VDP. ORTSWEIN 75 cl 0302 2012 Rüdesheimer Riesling trocken 75 cl 75 cl AUCTION WINE VDP. ERSTE LAGE 0406 2009 Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling Spätlese 0407 2012 Hattenheim Schützenhaus Riesling Kabinett 0501 2012 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling trocken 75 cl 75 cl 75 cl 75 cl 75 cl 0501 2011 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling trocken page 14 0404 2012 Schloss Reichartshausen 0405 2012 Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling Spätlese page 12 0303 2012 Rüdesheimer Riesling »R« trocken150 cl Riesling Kabinett feinherb page 12 0301 2012 Hattenheimer Riesling feinherb 0302 2011 Rüdesheimer Riesling trocken 75 cl 0503 2003 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Auslese 75 cl 0502 2002 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling 75 cl 0502 2001 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling 75 cl 0504 2004 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Eiswein 37,5 cl 0504 2004 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Eiswein 75 cl 0504 1998 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Eiswein 0504 1998 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Eiswein 37,5 cl 75 cl LEASE A VINE • RHEINGAU page 17 30124 for a term of 3 years 30118 for a term of 5 years 30051 for a term of 10 years 30052 for a term of 25 years VDP. GROSSE LAGE 0510 2012 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling GG 0511 2011 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Spätlese 0511 2006 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Spätlese 0511 2006 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Spätlese 0512 2009 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese 0512 2009 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese 0512 2007 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese 75 cl 75 cl 75 cl 37,5 cl 75 cl 37,5 cl 75 cl 37,5 cl 0512 2007 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese 75 cl 0512 2006 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese 37,5 cl 0512 2006 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese 0512 2005 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese 0512 2005 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese page 18 0510 2010 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling trocken 75 cl 37,5 cl 75 cl 0513 2006 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Beerenauslese 37,5 cl 0513 2006 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Beerenauslese 75 cl 0513 2003 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Beerenauslese 37,5 cl 0513 2003 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Beerenauslese 75 cl 0514 2012 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Eiswein 37,5 cl 0514 2012 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Eiswein 0520 2012 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen Riesling GG 75 cl 75 cl 0530 2006 Erbach Marcobrunn Riesling Auslese 75 cl Brunnenkiste page 20 1029 2012 Brunnenkiste VDP. GROSSE LAGE 0540 2012 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling GG page 22 75 cl 0540 2011 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling trocken 75 cl 0540 2010 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling trocken 75 cl 0541 2005 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Spätlese 75 cl 0541 2002 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Spätlese 75 cl 0542 2009 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese 75 cl 0542 2006 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese 37,5 cl 0542 2006 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese 75 cl 0543 2004 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 0550 2012 Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling GG 37,5 cl 75 cl 0550 2001 Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling trocken 75 cl 0560 2011 Assmannshausen Höllenberg Spätburgunder trocken 75 cl 0560 2008 Assmannshausen Höllenberg Spätburgunder trocken 75 cl RESSPEKT AND CAVIAR DE PINOT 0601 2012 RESSpekt Riesling trocken 75 cl 150 cl 0601 2012 RESSpekt Riesling trocken page 24 0601 2012 RESSpekt Riesling trocken 1200 cl 0601 2011 RESSpekt Riesling 75 cl 0601 2011 RESSpekt Riesling 150 cl 0602 2012 Caviar de Pinot 75 cl SPARKLING WINES page 26 0702 2011 Rheingau Riesling Sekt extra dry 75 cl 0703 2011 Rheingau Riesling Sekt brut 75 cl 0705 2011 »Von Unserm« Rheingau Riesling Sekt zero dosage 75 cl 0704 2011 »Von Unserm« 75 cl Rheingau Riesling Sekt brut GERMAN WINE 0603 2013 »55° Nord« trocken 75 cl wine in tubes 10 cl 10 cl 02108 2002 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland 10 cl 330124 3-tube gift box w/ 1 tube each of 3 wines 330123 Stainless steel stand for a stylish presentation of 6 tubes SPIRITS 0801 Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P. from Riesling 50 cl 0803 Alter Weinbrand XO from Riesling 50 cl MATURE WINES 0503 2003 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Auslese 37,5 cl 75 cl 37,5 cl 0544 2003 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Beerenauslese 75 cl 0543 2003 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland 37,5 cl 0543 2003 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 75 cl 0501 1998 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Spätlese halbtrocken 0521 1998 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen Riesling Spätlese page 34 0544 2003 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling Beerenauslese Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese page 32 50 cl 0802 Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P. from Pinot Noir 50 cl 0511 2003 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Spätlese page 30 99138 2003 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Beerenauslese 0804 Tresterbrand from Pinot Noir page 28 07140 2005 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling Auslese Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 75 cl 75 cl 0504 1998 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Eiswein 37,5 cl 0504 1998 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling Eiswein 75 cl 0570 1988 Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling Spätlese 75 cl page page 40 41 30000 1-bottle [0,75 l] corrugated cardboard gift box w/ logo gift box only outer case for mailing postage & handling total 30001 2-bottle [0,75 l] corrugated cardboard gift box w/ logo gift box only outer case for mailing postage & handling total 30002 3-bottle [0,75 l] corrugated cardboard gift box w/ logo gift box only outer case for mailing postage & handling total 30044 6-bottle [0,75 l] corrugated cardboard gift box w/ logo gift box only outer case for mailing postage & handling total FAN MERCHANDISE 30150 30155 polo shirt for men Balthasar Ress/wineBANK S M L XL 30112 single bottle [0,75 l] wooden case, neutral wooden case only outer case for mailing postage & handling total 30006 XXL Berry Brothers wine price list Historical Berry Bros. list, 60 x 43 cm / 23.6 x 16.9 in. Gift packs – single bottle [1,5 l magnum], wooden case w/plexiglass, neutral wooden case only outer case for mailing postage & handling total individually packaged as desired. WRAPPING PAPER 30189 wrapping paper w/ Balthasar Ress logo for 0,375 l incl. handling 30140 wrapping paper w/ Balthasar Ress logo for 0,75 l incl. handling 30141 wrapping paper w/ Balthasar Ress logo for 1,5 l incl. handling Polo shirts Packing units polo shirt for ladies Balthasar Ress/wineBANK S M L 30149 FAN MERCHANDISE / GIFT PACKS WOODEN CASES GIFT BOXES Our Gutsweine, Ortsweine, and Erste Lage wines [except wines from the Schloss Reichartshausen site as of vintage 2012] are packed in 12-bottle cases or upon request, in 6-bottle cases. Depending on quantity and article, magnums are packed in 1-, 3-, 5- or 6-bottle cases. Wines from the Schloss Reichartshausen site as of vintage 2012 as well as our Grosse Lage wines are packed in wooden cases [6 bottles per case]; shipments to the USA, Canada, Japan, and Singapore, however, in 12-bottle cases. Upon request, they can always be shipped in 6- or 12-bottle cases. Our spirits are packed as single bottles in a high-quality gift box. Depending on the quantity ordered, 6 gift boxes are packed in a case. Depending on quantity and article, wine in tubes is packed as a single tube in a cardboard tube; in a 3-tube gift box; or in a case of 15 or 100 tubes. These polo shirts are made 100% out of high-quality Pima cotton, which is especially soft and durable. Pima cotton is synonymous with the very finest cotton available. The shirts have a fashionable body contour cut, with a neckband and classic, three-button placket. With the Balthasar Ress and wineBANK logos. Color: dark blue. 30150Ladies [S, M, L] Balthasar Ress / wineBANK polo shirt 30149Men [S, M, L, XL, XXL] Balthasar Ress / wineBANK polo shirt Gift boxes, wooden cases, and wrapping paper Quality should be visible inside and out. Therefore, take advantage of our gift pack service whenever you want to add a special touch to our wines. Details and prices on page 42 [order form]. Berry Brothers & Co. wine price list Offset reprint of a historical wine price list from Berry Brothers in London with Rheingau »Hock« wines. 30155 Historical Berry Bros. list, 60 x 43 cm/23.6 x 16.9 in. Date I place Signature page page 42 43 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 05.01.2013 – 07.04.2013Wine tasting stand, riverbank [opposite Shell gas station], Hattenheim [only Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting] 03.03.2013VDP-Rheingau wine presentation, Kloster Eberbach 24.03.2013 – 26.03.2013 ProWein – international wine trade fair, Düsseldorf [hall 6, stand E 105] 05.04.2013 – 30.04.2013Opening weeks of Balthasar Ress Weinbar & Vinothek, Wiesbaden 08.04.2013 – 15.04.2013 Wine tasting stand, riverbank [opposite Shell gas station], Hattenheim 27.04.2013 Wine ball, Kurhaus, Wiesbaden 28.04.2013 – 29.04.2013 VDP Weinbörse [trade fair], Rheingoldhalle, Mainz 04.05.2013 Vintage presentation, Balthasar Ress Weinbar & Vinothek, Wiesbaden 05.05.2013 Vintage presentation, Balthasar Ress winery »im Rheingarten,« Hattenheim 23.05.2013 Rheingau film night »Das Parfum« Balthasar Ress estate manor, Hattenheim 09.07.2013– 15.07.2013 Wine tasting stand, riverbank [opposite Shell gas station], Hattenheim 12.07.2013 Wine and vinyl, riverbank [opposite Shell gas station], Hattenheim 09.08.2013 – 18.08.2013 Rheingauer Weinwoche [wine festival], Wiesbaden 14.09.2013 VDP-Rheingau autumn wine auction, Kloster Eberbach 03.10.2012 NaturPur, Hattenheim Sample wine and food along a »gourmet« path through the vineyards. 07.11.2013 Glorious Rheingau Days: Balthasar Ress event 09.11.2013 Glorious Rheingau Days: Rheingau Open 10.11.2013 Glorious Rheingau Days: Riesling Gala, Kloster Eberbach www.balthasar-ress.de/en/calendar-events W e i n gu t b a lt h a s a r r e s s Wine estate in Hattenheim / Rheingau since 1870 www.twitter.com/BalthasarRess Balthasar Ress Weingut KG, Rheinallee 7 65347 Hattenheim/Rheingau • Germany info@balthasar-ress.de – www.balthasar-ress.de Tel.: +49 [0]6723.9195-0 – Fax: +49 [0]6723.9195-91 This estate is certified. www.facebook.com/balthasar.ress DESIGN: Gestaltung: www.konzept-ci.de – Photos: Hermann Heibel, Hajo Balczun, Christian Ress, Achim Griesl, Wolfgang Junglas, VDP Don’t ever miss an event again! 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