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 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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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Roasted vegetables
Stony mineral lift sharpens caramelised root vegetables. -
Quiche Lorraine
Racy acid cuts through the creamy custard and bacon. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
Wine's citrus lift mirrors lemon in the sauce; mineral length echoes asparagus.
History
Released as the Keller estate's dry-Riesling Gutswein under the literal label Von der Fels - from the rock - sourced from limestone parcels declassified from the GG selection.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Keller · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged predominantly in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Von der Fels Riesling
What does Von der Fels Riesling taste like?
Lifted citrus, stony mineral and saline finish. Medium-bodied with racy acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Von der Fels Riesling?
Drink 3 to 12 years from vintage. Drinks well young but rewards 5 to 8 years of bottle age.
Where is Von der Fels Riesling made?
From limestone parcels around Dalsheim in the Wonnegau, declassified from the Keller GG selection and bottled at the Gutswein tier.
What food pairs with Von der Fels Riesling?
Roasted vegetables, quiche Lorraine and asparagus with hollandaise. The cuvee is a versatile food Riesling for dinner-party fare.
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