In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, lime, wet stone
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Jakob Jung's dry Erste Lage Riesling from the Erbacher Steinmorgen: bright yellow apple, lime and chalky-loess minerality.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish. -
Wiener schnitzel
High-acid Riesling cuts breaded veal richness. -
Roast pork loin
Yellow fruit elevates herb-rubbed pork.
How to serve Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Erste Lage
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. Pan-fried zander, Wiener schnitzel, Roast pork loin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jung's Steinmorgen Erste Lage sits between the village dry tier and the Marcobrunn GG.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Jakob Jung
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Erste Lage
What does Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Erste Lage taste like?
On the nose, yellow apple, lime, wet stone. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Jakob Jung's dry Erste Lage Riesling from the Erbacher Steinmorgen: bright yellow apple, lime and chalky-loess minerality.
When should I drink Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Erste Lage?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Erste Lage?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wiener schnitzel and Roast pork loin. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.
Is Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Erste Lage vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Erste Lage?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau.