In the glass
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai green curry
Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut. -
Roast pork with crackling
Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.
How to serve Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
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. Spicy Thai green curry, Roast pork with crackling, Sichuan mapo tofu. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A racy fruity-style Kabinett from the Graacher Himmelreich, a touch firmer and earthier than the Wehlen wines, with classic low alcohol and crystalline fruit.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Joh. Jos. Prum
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 28 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1911
Frequently asked about Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
What does Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A racy fruity-style Kabinett from the Graacher Himmelreich, a touch firmer and earthier than the Wehlen wines, with classic low alcohol and crystalline fruit.
When should I drink Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Sichuan mapo tofu. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
What grapes are in Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.