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 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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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BBQ ribs
Dark berry register matches smoky BBQ sauce while soft tannin suits sticky ribs. -
Burger with caramelised onions
Plummy fruit core suits charred beef and sweet onion. -
Mushroom pizza
Mid-weight body stands up to pizza dough; soft tannin suits mushroom toppings.
History
Dornfelder is a 1955 German red cross; Espenhof's Dornfelder is the estate's accessible everyday red and a Rheinhessen specialty alongside the Pinot Noir.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Espenhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Dornfelder
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel with a portion in used French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Dornfelder Espenhof
What does Dornfelder Espenhof taste like?
Dark blackberry, plum and mild spice with soft tannin. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Dornfelder Espenhof?
Drink 2 to 6 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 4 years.
Where is Dornfelder Espenhof made?
From Flonheim-Uffhofen parcels at the Espenhof estate, bottled as the estate's accessible everyday red.
What food pairs with Dornfelder Espenhof?
BBQ ribs, burger with caramelised onions and mushroom pizza. The cuvee suits BBQ, burgers and pizza.
Tags
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