In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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
- Grapes
- Scheurebe
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 9.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail per 500ml
- Drinking window
- 5 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1780
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.