Karthäuserhof, “Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg” Riesling Kabinett

[Once per month, fine-dining pro and Master Sommelier Vincent Morrow makes a guest appearance on SommSelect to feature one of his favorite wines of the moment. Vincent has worked at iconic restaurants across the spectrum—you’ll currently find him at Press in the Napa Valley—so when he speaks, we listen!] There is no substitute for experience or history, and the Karthäuserhof estate has plenty of both. Their website proudly displays “The cradle of world-famous Rieslings since 1335” front and center, and it’s absolutely true: Karthäuserhof, or “Farm of the Carthusians,” traces its history back to Roman times, and is a reference to the Carthusian monks who owned it until 1811.Today’s Kabinett, from the family’s prized monopole of Karthäuserhofberg, is a pure and transparent snapshot of Riesling’s most profound terroir: hillside vines clinging to slate. This 2016 greets the palate with a slight touch of residual sugar that is then swiftly cleansed by bright acidity and a vibrant fusion of