In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Fines de claire oysters
Dry, mineral Saar Riesling and saline slate make a textbook briny match. -
Goat-cheese tart
Bright citrus acidity cuts the creamy cheese.
How to serve Scharzhof Riesling QbA
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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Fines de claire oysters, Goat-cheese tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate's accessible Saar Riesling from young Scharzhofberg vines and surrounding parcels: bright, citrussy and lightly off-dry.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Egon Muller - Scharzhof
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 30 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1900
Frequently asked about Scharzhof Riesling QbA
What does Scharzhof Riesling QbA taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. The estate's accessible Saar Riesling from young Scharzhofberg vines and surrounding parcels: bright, citrussy and lightly off-dry.
When should I drink Scharzhof Riesling QbA?
Drink 2 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Scharzhof Riesling QbA?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fines de claire oysters and Goat-cheese tart. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Scharzhof Riesling QbA?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.