Carl Loewen, a respected Mosel producer, creates Rieslings of remarkable finesse from the region's slate soils. The Longuicher Maximin Herrenberg sits on Devonian slate and was planted in 1902—over 120 years old vines. The grapes are fermented and aged in old 1200L Mosel fuder (traditional wooden barrels).

The 2024 Longuicher Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett (German classification for light, off-dry wines) shows very juicy, spicy character with light body, off-dry style, terrific peachy fruit, and slatey freshness. The Kabinett style has historically lower alcohol (around 10%) and slight sweetness compared to Trocken (dry) wines. At two years old, the wine shows primary fruit character and liveliness. This is a wine for those rediscovering the Kabinett category—often overlooked in favor of dry Trocken wines, the Kabinett style offers balance between fruit ripeness and acidity that deserves appreciation. The 120-year-old vines create wines of remarkable complexity.