Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

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

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Sushi
    Saline-iodine lift suits salmon and tuna nigiri.
  • Pan-seared cod
    Saline finish mirrors flaky white fish and lemon.
  • Goat cheese
    Stony mineral lift sharpens tangy chevre while acid refreshes the palate.

History

Espenhof's estate dry Riesling is the entry-tier Gutswein, drawing on Flonheim-Uffhofen parcels including declassified Adelberg material.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Espenhof · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Rheinhessen
Oak
Aged in stainless steel
ABV
12.0%
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 Espenhof Riesling Trocken

What does Espenhof Riesling Trocken taste like?

Apple, citrus and stony loess-loam mineral. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Espenhof Riesling Trocken?

Drink 2 to 6 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 4 years.

Where is Espenhof Riesling Trocken made?

From Flonheim-Uffhofen parcels around the Espenhof estate, bottled at the estate Gutswein tier.

What food pairs with Espenhof Riesling Trocken?

Sushi, pan-seared cod and goat cheese. The cuvee suits sushi, white fish and tangy cheese.

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium term mood refreshing occasion summer occasion weeknight old world pairs with soft cheese pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price everyday riesling still white value pick vegan

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