Harvest report Mosel Estate 2009

Growing season: Already at the end of April, with pleasant temperatures, the florescence started. The following growing conditions were perfect for the vines. Ripeness started around the 20^th of August, 10 days before the long term average. The cool nighttime temperature during fall brought us healthy grapes.

Must weigth: 80° Oechsle - 200° Oechsle

Acid value: 7,5 - 10,5 g/l

Harvest period: 9^th October - 5^th November 2009

The wines: ripe, aromatic grapes

Highlights: Trockenbeerenauslese from the Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard