Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessmedium sweet
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityMedium SweetMedium finish

Aroma: peach, apricot, grapefruit

Palate: vibrant

Vibrant Riesling Spaetlese with peach, apricot and grapefruit sweetness balanced by high acidity, per the producer's own tasting note.

What it pairs with

  • Spiced apple tart
    Residual sweetness and high acidity match baked fruit desserts.
  • Thai green curry
    A touch of sugar and grapefruit acidity tame chili heat and coconut cream.
  • Foie gras
    Sweetness and acidity balance the richness of foie gras.

History

Johner's off-dry Riesling Spaetlese, a fruit-forward counterpoint to the estate's mostly dry Burgunder range.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Karl H. Johner · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Deutscher Qualitaetswein
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak contact.
ABV
9.0%
Price
EUR14-16 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Riesling Spaetlese

How sweet is Johner's Riesling Spaetlese?

It is medium-sweet, vibrant with peach, apricot and grapefruit character balanced by high acidity.

What food pairs with it?

Spiced apple tart and Thai green curry both suit its sweetness and acidity.

When should I drink it?

It drinks well from 3 to 10 years after the vintage.

Tags

high acid medium body medium sweet medium term mood fruity occasion aperitivo old world pairs with foie gras pairs with fruit desserts pairs with spicy food price everyday riesling still white

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