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 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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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Pan-seared sea bass
Stony mineral lift mirrors the sweet flaky fish and lemon. -
Roast chicken with thyme
Yellow fruit weight stands up to roast poultry while acid refreshes the palate. -
Goat cheese tart
Stony minerality plays against tangy chevre.
History
Geyersberg sits at the Wonnegau edge above Bechtheim; Dreissigacker farms loess-limestone parcels here and bottles a single-vineyard Geyersberg alongside Morstein.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dreissigacker · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in traditional large oak Stueckfass casks of about 1,200 litres
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 36 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Geyersberg Riesling
What does Geyersberg Riesling from Dreissigacker taste like?
White stone fruit, stony mineral and saline lift. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Geyersberg Riesling from Dreissigacker?
Drink 5 to 15 years from vintage. Young bottles benefit from 30 minutes of decanting.
Where is Geyersberg Riesling from Dreissigacker made?
From the Bechtheimer Geyersberg single vineyard, EU-Bio farmed by Jochen Dreissigacker.
What food pairs with Geyersberg Riesling from Dreissigacker?
Pan-seared sea bass, roast chicken with thyme and goat cheese tart. The cuvee suits white fish, white meats and tangy cheese.
Tags
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