Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 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

Full-bodiedHigh aciditySweetLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Foie gras
    Sweetness and racy acid cut foie gras fat.
  • Roquefort
    Honeyed richness wraps salty blue cheese.

How to serve Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Auslese

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Foie gras, Roquefort. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Darting's Scheurebe Auslese is a Pfalz reference for late-harvest Scheu; the estate has bottled the variety in the Auslese tier for decades.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Kurt Darting · visiting guide
Grapes
Scheurebe
Classification
Pfalz Pradikatswein
ABV
9.0%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail per 500ml
Drinking window
5 to 25 from vintage

Frequently asked about Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Auslese

What does Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Auslese taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Late-harvest Scheurebe Auslese: candied grapefruit, honey, blackcurrant leaf and racy acid from Durkheimer Spielberg.

When should I drink Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Auslese?

Drink 5 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Auslese?

Foie gras is the canonical pairing; Roquefort is the other strong match. Sweetness and racy acid cut foie gras fat.

Is Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Auslese vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Auslese?

The blend is Scheurebe. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.

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