Three Bottles of Aged Excellence - with No Reserve Price! Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Spätlese 2004. This lot offers a rare chance to acquire three bottles of perfectly aged, noble sweet Riesling from Weingut Franz Künstler, a founding member of the prestigious VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter). This wine is a stellar example of Rheingau's renowned longevity and sweetness-acidity balance. A Grand Cru Vineyard of Historic Renown The wine originates from the legendary Hochheimer Kirchenstück vineyard, a site of VDP.Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) status that has been recognized for its exceptional quality since 1271. * The vineyard is a favored south-facing slope, naturally protected from cold winds by the town of Hochheim. * The deep loamy soils of Kirchenstück are celebrated for lending the wines an inherent elegance, finesse, and great aging potential. * The back label confirms the traditional belief that this wine is considered the most elegant among the great wines of Hochheim. The Spätlese Style and the Mature 2004 Vintage The Spätlese (Late Harvest) designation signifies concentrated, riper grapes, which produce a wine with a beautiful natural sweetness balanced by a vibrant structure. At 20 years old, the 2004 vintage is now at a magnificent stage of maturity, having evolved beyond primary fruit notes to showcase complex tertiary flavors. * Critical Acclaim: The 2004 vintage has received high praise, with Wine Spectator awarding the Spätlese 92 points and Falstaff giving it 93 points. * Tasting Profile: Expect rich, layered flavors with notes of honey, ripe stone fruit, hints of petrol, and exquisite spice, all held together by a racy, precise acidity. The wine's relatively low alcohol of 7.5% vol. preserves its incredible freshness and elegance. * Collectibility: Weingut Künstler is one of Germany’s absolute top producers, with a history dating back to 1648, and their wines are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. The average market price for this high-scoring Spätlese is approximately $78 per 750ml bottle, confirming its collectibility and enduring value. This three-bottle lot is a true treasure for any enthusiast of classic, age-worthy Riesling. It is ready to be enjoyed now with desserts, cheese, or simply on its own, yet it promises to hold its quality for many years to come.