Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 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.

What it pairs with

  • Wachau-style carp
    Mineral Riesling is the traditional partner for the Danube's freshwater carp.
  • Seared langoustine
    Lime mineral and acidity complement the sweetness of seared crustaceans.
  • Fresh Ricotta with lemon
    Citrus mineral notes echo the freshness of lemon-dressed Ricotta.

How to serve Weingut Josef Jamek Riesling Smaragd Ried Steinvordern

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Wachau-style carp, Seared langoustine, Fresh Ricotta with lemon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Steinvordern Ried is one of the Joching area's most-regarded Riesling sites. The Jamek estate's production from these parcels demonstrates the quality that Joching can achieve for Riesling alongside Weissenkirchen's more famous Achleiten and Klaus sites.

  1. 1978: First Steinvordern Riesling Smaragd produced as a single-Ried cuvée from the Joching estate

Facts

Producer
Weingut Josef Jamek · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Large old oak Fuder; no new oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
€45-70 at retail
Drinking window
6-18 from vintage
First vintage
1978

Frequently asked about Weingut Josef Jamek Riesling Smaragd Ried Steinvordern

When should I drink Weingut Josef Jamek Riesling Smaragd Ried Steinvordern?

Drink 6-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Weingut Josef Jamek Riesling Smaragd Ried Steinvordern?

Wachau-style carp is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared langoustine and Fresh Ricotta with lemon. Mineral Riesling is the traditional partner for the Danube's freshwater carp.

What grapes are in Weingut Josef Jamek Riesling Smaragd Ried Steinvordern?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

Tags

cellar worthy dry high acid medium body mood elegant mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price premium riesling single vineyard still white

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