August Kesseler
August Kesseler
AboutAugust Kesseler
The August Kesseler estate was founded in 1924; August took over his parents’ small bulk-wine operation at the age of nineteen. Based in Assmannshausen, it draws on steep Rheingau sites shaped by quartzite and slate, with Riesling and Pinot Noir forming the heart of the cellar.
Vineyard lots are vinified separately before blending decisions are made. The Rieslings spend extended time on their fine lees in stainless steel, while Pinot Noir matures in oak barrels.
August Kesseler 2023 The Daily August Riesling
German White
$42.99
Apple, lemon, lime and pear meet wet stone and flint. The palate is bright and fresh, with citrus and orchard fruit, vibrant acidity, a light frame and a mineral finish. Riesling from estate vineyards in Eltville and Erbach grows on sandy loess loam. Parcels are vinified separately in stainless steel and blended before bottling. The dry wine contains eleven-and-a-half percent alcohol.
August Kesseler 2013 Cuvée Max Spätburgunder Trocken
German Red
$189.99
Fine redcurrant opens over sous-bois, autumn leaf and a quiet savoury edge. The palate is concentrated and firmly structured, with mature tannins and a taut line of acidity giving the fruit definition. Earthy woodland notes deepen through the middle, while the finish remains dry, persistent and composed rather than heavy. Decant carefully to soften the structure; serve with duck, roast veal, mushroom dishes or aged alpine cheese.
August Kesseler 2015 Rüdesheim Berg Roseneck Riesling Grosses Gewächs
German White
$134.99
Deep and elegant on the nose, with ripe fruit woven through herbal, floral and mineral notes. The full-bodied palate is complex yet remarkably vivacious, balancing power and persistence with purity, finesse and lightness. Peach and lemon bring definition, while a piquant, salty finish adds grip, tension and impressive length.