With the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Thomas Haag’s Weingut Schloss Lieser cultivates one of the most iconic steep-slope vineyards of the Middle Mosel. The precipitous, southwest- to south-facing slopes are rooted in pure, stony Devonian slate, where long hours of sunshine are intensified by heat reflected off the slate and the nearby Mosel River—creating ideal conditions for slow, intensive ripening. It is precisely this union of warmth and barren slate that defines the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, yielding ripe, concentrated fruit without ever sacrificing the Mosel’s signature lightness and precision.

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2025 showcases this pedigree in a supremely refined, elegant form. On the nose, creamy mirabelle plum, poached white peach, and candied citrus peel intertwine with orange blossom and cool, stony spice. On the palate, the Auslese is concentrated and succulent yet astonishingly filigree. Delicate sweetness is carried by vibrant acidity, while the mineral backbone lends tension and a long, chiselled progression. Ripe and intense without a trace of heaviness, the fruit converges on the finish in a seamless blend of peach, citrus, and slate savor—beautifully highlighting the supple, graceful side of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr in 2025.

Along the Mosel, the warm 2025 vintage brought an early harvest supported by ample rainfall during the growing season. At Schloss Lieser, high ripeness and rigorous selection required early, meticulous picking; the resulting Wehlener Sonnenuhr feels aromatically ripe yet finer and more slender than the similarly concentrated 2023 vintage.

In youth, mirabelle, white peach, candied citrus, and floral notes take center stage in this Auslese. With bottle age, the spectrum shifts progressively from fresh stone fruit toward dried apricot, candied orange peel, and finely spiced honeyed nuances. Floral notes gain added depth as the sweetness knits ever more closely with the acidity, transforming youthful opulence into a far more intricate, mineral-infused complexity that will reveal new facets over decades.