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. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Steamed sea bass
Racy acidity and low alcohol flatter delicate steamed fish.
How to serve Wehlener Sonnenuhr 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, Sichuan mapo tofu, Steamed sea bass. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate's archetypal Kabinett from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: reductive in youth, low in alcohol, racy and built for the long haul.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Joh. Jos. Prum
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 30 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1911
Frequently asked about Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
What does Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. The estate's archetypal Kabinett from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: reductive in youth, low in alcohol, racy and built for the long haul.
When should I drink Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Steamed sea bass. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
What grapes are in Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.