In the glass
Aroma: white peach, green apple, slate
Palate: lime, mineral, honeyed lift
Classic fruity-style Kabinett from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: low alcohol, racy acidity and crystalline orchard fruit balanced by gentle sweetness.
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai green curry
Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Vietnamese summer rolls
Low alcohol and gentle sweetness flatter herb-and-prawn freshness.
How to serve Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan mapo tofu, Vietnamese summer rolls. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dr. Loosen
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
What does Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett taste like?
On the nose, white peach, green apple, slate. On the palate, lime, mineral, honeyed lift. Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Classic fruity-style Kabinett from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: low alcohol, racy acidity and crystalline orchard fruit balanced by gentle sweetness.
When should I drink Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 3 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Vietnamese summer rolls. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
Is Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.