Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Charcuterie board
Smoky herbal lift suits cured pork while acid sharpens the fat. -
Grilled mackerel
Saline mineral mirrors the oily fish; acid refreshes the palate. -
Roast pork loin
Stone fruit weight stands up to roast pork while acid cuts through fat.
History
Bischel acquired Heerkretz parcels on the Siefersheim porphyry slope at the western Rheinhessen edge after joining the VDP in 2019; the GG bottling was added to the line in the late 2010s.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Bischel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in traditional large oak Stueckfass casks of about 1,200 litres
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2017
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Heerkretz Riesling Grosses Gewaechs
What does Heerkretz Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from Bischel taste like?
Smoky herbal lift, stony porphyry mineral and a long saline finish. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Heerkretz Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from Bischel?
Drink 5 to 18 years from vintage. Young bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting.
Where is Heerkretz Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from Bischel made?
From the Siefersheimer Heerkretz VDP.Grosse Lage on the porphyry-and-slate slope at the western Rheinhessen-Nahe boundary.
What food pairs with Heerkretz Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from Bischel?
Charcuterie board, grilled mackerel and roast pork loin. The smoky-herbal register suits cured meats, oily fish and roast pork.
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