The WineBarn is delighted to introduce new wine producer Kochan & Platz and welcome back St. Urbans-Hof to their diverse portfolio. Both wineries are amongst the best Riesling producers in the Mosel region - producing wines that reflect the soil, climate, orientation of the vineyards and the vintage precisely and clearly. Riesling is a versatile variety, ranging from light to full-bodied, from dry to noble sweet and from young to mature, but always a pleasure to drink.
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Kochan & Platz
Kochan & Platz are two family businesses Kochan (Lieser) and Platz (Veldenz) that have been cultivating wine for generations. In 2015, they combined their rich knowledge, precise craftsmanship and intense passion for wine under one label. The result - more experience, a larger 10 hectare site, increased production and a wider variety of exciting events at the winery.
Their vines are grown on mineral-rich slate soil and are harvested using sustainable methods. Kochan & Platz’s multi-generational team combine tried and tested techniques with fresh ideas to develop new trends, whilst caring for their core range.
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St. Urbans-Hof (Nik Weis)
St. Urbans-Hof was founded in 1947. Nik Weis, the winery’s current owner, took over the estate in 1997 and in 2000, the estate became a member of Germany’s renowned VDP (Association of German Quality Wine Estates). Five of the prestigious crus sites, in which St. Urbans-Hof’s world-class Rieslings grow, are classified as ‘Wines from Great Sites’ (VDP.Grosse Lage).
The winery’s 45 hectares of vineyards stretch for around 60km along the Mosel and Saar rivers and are cultivated using traditional methods that work in harmony with nature.
St. Urbans-Hof’s expressive wines have won numerous awards from Vinum Wine Magazine, Gault & Millau Wine Guide, Eichelmann, Wein-Plus and more.
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