When August Kesseler took over his parents' winery, founded in 1924, he was only 19 years old. Traditionally, the estate primarily produced bulk wine, and the vineyard area was just over six hectares. Today, under Augustus's leadership, the estate has become one of the flagship producers in the Rheingau region and has also built an impressive international reputation. The estate encompasses 80 hectares of vineyards in some of the Rheingau's finest locations. Max Himstedt, who joined the team in 1989, is the estate's chief winemaker and has fostered the production of world-class wines.
The Pinot Noir grapes for this red wine come from the steep slopes of Lorch, Rüdesheim, and Assmannshausen in the Rheingau. The soil consists of slate and Taunus quartzite, allowing the grapes to develop unique characteristics that are reflected in the flavor. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The Daily August Pinot Noir is then aged in oak barrels. Quality is continuously maintained throughout the production process, with regular tastings taking place. If the quality is not high enough, the bottles are not labeled August Kesseler. The result is a light ruby-red wine with aromas of black cherries and blueberries. This continues in the flavor, with soft, fruity notes of cassis and a subtle spice.
