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 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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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White asparagus with hollandaise
Herbal lift mirrors asparagus while stony mineral matches lemon hollandaise. -
Pan-seared fish with capers
Stony minerality and mid-weight body suit white fish and caper brine. -
Mushroom omelette
Earthy register echoes mushrooms; mineral length refreshes the palate.
History
Silvaner is the historical Rheinhessen variety; the Staatsdomaene Oppenheim's Silvaner is drawn from calcareous Rheinterrasse parcels and bottled as part of the teaching estate's Silvaner programme.
Facts
- Producer
- Staatsdomaene Oppenheim · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Silvaner
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Silvaner Oppenheim
What does Silvaner Oppenheim taste like?
Herbal lift, white stone fruit and stony Rheinterrasse mineral. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Silvaner Oppenheim?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 5 years.
Where is Silvaner Oppenheim made?
From calcareous Rheinterrasse parcels around Oppenheim, bottled at the Lehranstalt cellar.
What food pairs with Silvaner Oppenheim?
White asparagus with hollandaise, pan-seared fish with capers and mushroom omelette. The cuvee suits green vegetables, white fish and mushrooms.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Rheinhessen
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