In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Johannishof's dry Erste Lage Riesling from the Vogelsang slope: bright lime, green apple and Johannisberg quartzite minerality.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried plaice with capers
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Roast pork loin
Yellow fruit and citrus elevate the herb-rubbed pork. -
Wiener schnitzel
High-acid Riesling cuts the breaded veal richness.
How to serve Johannisberger Vogelsang 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 plaice with capers, Roast pork loin, Wiener schnitzel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Johannishof's Vogelsang Erste Lage is drawn from the Johannisberg quartzite slope; sits between the village dry tier and the Klaus GG.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Johannishof Eser
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Johannisberger Vogelsang Riesling Erste Lage
What does Johannisberger Vogelsang Riesling Erste Lage taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Johannishof's dry Erste Lage Riesling from the Vogelsang slope: bright lime, green apple and Johannisberg quartzite minerality.
When should I drink Johannisberger Vogelsang 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 Johannisberger Vogelsang Riesling Erste Lage?
Pan-fried plaice with capers is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin and Wiener schnitzel. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish.
Is Johannisberger Vogelsang 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 Johannisberger Vogelsang Riesling Erste Lage?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau.