The Königheimer Kirchberg Schwarzriesling Weißherbst Eiswein 1998 is an extraordinary rarity from the Tauberfranken area of Baden, uniting Schwarzriesling (Pinot Meunier) with the demanding art of Eiswein production. The Königheimer Kirchberg vineyard is renowned for its sun-drenched slopes and shell-limestone (Muschelkalk) soils, which lend the wines elegance and a distinctive mineral spine.

In the 1998 vintage, a hard late-season frost created ideal conditions for harvesting frozen grapes at temperatures of at least -7 °C, naturally concentrating both sugars and acids in the berries to yield an Eiswein of intense fruit, crystalline acidity, and luscious sweetness.

In the glass, the wine presents a luminous salmon-amber hue with golden reflections that speak to its mature concentration and the distinctive character of a Weißherbst. The nose is seductive and multi-layered, offering intense aromas of red berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and wild cherries, accompanied by notes of blossom honey, candied citrus peel, and dried flowers, while subtle mineral undertones and a delicate herbal spice lend the bouquet added complexity.