Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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
What it pairs with
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Thai green curry
Racy acid balances coconut and chilli heat; citrus lift mirrors lemongrass. -
Seafood salad
Mineral length and acidity sharpen brine and lemon dressing. -
Wiener Schnitzel
Citrus acidity cuts through the breaded veal in the classic Austrian pairing.
History
Limestone is the Keller estate's most accessible dry Riesling, designed around export markets and labelled in English to spotlight the family's calcareous Wonnegau provenance.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Keller · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2018
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Limestone Riesling
What does Limestone Riesling taste like?
Bright citrus, white peach and stony mineral. Medium-bodied with racy acid and a long finish.
When should I drink Limestone Riesling?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 5 years.
Where is Limestone Riesling made?
From calcareous parcels around Dalsheim in the Wonnegau, southern Rheinhessen, bottled at the Gutswein tier.
What food pairs with Limestone Riesling?
Thai green curry, seafood salad and Wiener Schnitzel. The cuvee is a versatile aperitif and food Riesling for everyday drinking.
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